New on Idealist:

594,124 so far.

Post
Find

Job

Program

Volunteer Opportunity

Pro-bono Design Project

Find:

Nonprofit Jobs (5,562)
Volunteer opportunities (14,953)
Organizations (81,420)
Idealist Groups (1,183)
Consultants (1,217)
Internships (2,185)
Programs (1,940)

People (167,327)
Volunteers (81,823)
Materials (7,588)
Speakers (5,659)
Events (608)
Campaigns (829)
Nonprofit FAQ

The Blog

[Blog Archive]

The Nonprofit FAQ > Development >

Development

What are the 10 'Immutable Laws of Fundraising'? They're not encouraging, but thinking about them will help in the development of a realistic fundraising plan.
What is Strategic Planned Giving? A noted practitioner distinguishes between 'estate planning' -- what individuals do -- and the need for organizations to think strategically about how to connect with people who might include charitable gifts in their estates.
Is it possible to raise money by contacting corporations? Corporations support nonprofits when there is a strong alignment of goals. This item gives advice on how to identify the right corporations to contact.
How can I find sponsors for an event? A 9-step guide for nonprofits on how to solicit corporate sponsors; and some advice from a seasoned observer.
What policies are needed in a development department? Policies are needed to provide guidance to staff and backbone for the organization when dealing with (usually very welcome) donations.
What policies should we have about planned giving? Organizations and donors both need a framework; this item links to some examples.
Creating connections between membership and donations Do these two different sort of relationship with stakeholders have anything in common.
U.S. Federal Grants Web Sites The process for applying for federal grants and a list of federal agency (and other) websites.
How will the Net Affect the work of Fundraisers? Early discussions of many possible ways for fundraisers to use the net. Adam Corson-Finnerty has more recently developed a comprehensive website on the subject at http://www.fund-online.com/.
What About Nonprofit Charity Auctions Online? Ideas for using existing auction facilities as a fund-raising tool.
What about 'charity malls' or 'shop-to-give' websites? Discussions of the pros and cons of encouraging supporters to do their online purchasing at websites that support charities with part of their revenue.
How can nonprofits secure room on local community nets? Each one is different. Talking to the organizers is the shortest path.
Are there email lists for international development work? A couple of resources are listed here.
Should I buy a fundraising software package or customize my own system? Some considerations on both sides of the question....and access to a 'tip sheet' by Jayne Cravens.
What to do before the grantwriter comes? Preparation is needed to make the most of help from professionals in fundraising.
How is fundraising regulated in the US? State governments are the most active regulators of fund raising, and the standards are quite different from place to place. The use of the Internet for fund raising makes this situation even more complicated.
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Bars Percent Fees ECFA -- http://www.ecfa.org/ -- certifies and audits the financial affairs of about 800 Evangelical Organizations. In 1998, ECFA's standards were revised to bar percentage fees.
What is marketing? A brief introduction to the concept.
If we have no fee-for-service programs, do we still need marketing? Regardless of the makeup of your funding base, you need to market your organization
Some simple marketing ideas to get started at low cost? Add a marketing perspective to routine communications activities.
Where can I find some simple marketing ideas? Suggestions for some good but basic marketing ideas
Can my organization get started for $0 out of pocket? Probably not. It takes elbow grease, shoe leather, and persistence.

Permalink: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/faqcat/105-174

idealist.org

New on Idealist:

Find:

The Blog

Development

Search

Categories

Resources For:

For this page: