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[Tutorial]

Getting Started in Fundraising

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

The Role of the Development Office

Why a Development Office
Most nonprofit organizations at some point in the organization's life must face the reality that in order to continue to be viable they need to raise funds. Even if grants or fees for service fund a large percentage of their programs, eventually these funding sources may change or dry up altogether and if they want to remain in operation, they will need to begin a fundraising program. Most organizations, even if programs are funded by grants and contracts, have unmet needs that need to be funded. Establishing a development office before the organization finds itself facing a serious funding cut is the best way to assure the organization's future. Most development programs take two to three years before they are "showing a profit."  Read more



[Tip Sheet]

Getting the Grant Tips

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Does your organization rely on grant funding to meet its annual budget? Have you lost a major grant? Do you lack the free time to research potential funders? Here are a few tips on finding grant opportunities and successfully competing for grant funding.  Read more



[Tutorial]

Getting the Team Ready for Fundraising

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Giving USA 2007: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2006

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By Melissa Brown
You need to purchase this book every year, the comprehensive source of giving trends in the US.

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The definitive annual report on who gives what to whom in America, Giving USA 2007 provides you with charts, data and reference material to guide your organization's charitable giving efforts. Published continuously since 1955, Giving USA, produced by Giving USA Foundation, is the one reference tool every non-profit organization should have in their library. Not only can you find out statistics on who gave in 2006 (Individuals, Bequests, Corporations and Foundations), you can find out about the sectors that received donations that year (Religion, Health, Education, International Affairs, Public-Society Benefit, Human Services, Arts/Cultural/Humanities, Environment/Animals and Foundations).  Read more



[Tutorial]

Golden Opportunities: Finding, Cultivating & Soliciting Major Donors

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Powerpoint presentation.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Greater Good, The: How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy

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By Claire Gaudiani
A persuasive re-examination of American prosperity and the generosity that has built our nation.

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For over a century, the United States has stood as a beacon of prosperity and democracy, proof that big business and big dreams could flourish side by side. Yet few Americans realize the crucial role that generosity plays in keeping that fragile balance. And now, with gated communities, oppressive personal debts, shrinking government, and tax and welfare reform crusades, that essential moral glue is at risk of melting away.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

High Impact Philanthropy: How Donors, Boards, and Nonprofit Organizations Can Transform Communities

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By Alan L. Wendroff and Kay Sprinkel Grace
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The public’s perception of and interest in philanthropy has grown at Internet speed during the past decade. Front-page newspaper and magazine articles announce major transformational gifts in all parts of the United States and the world, and provide commentary on the impact of a thriving economy on what has long been known as the Third Sector (with business and government). It has been called a Golden Age for philanthropy — the exciting convergence of a robust economy, a maturing philanthropic sector, and a growing awareness of opportunities to participate in the shaping of vigorous communities through private infusion of funds into social, health, educational, cultural, and other programs.

This book is about change: changes that can happen in communities when philanthropy succeeds, and changes that must happen within the nonprofit sector if those truly transforming investments are to be made.   Read more



[Tutorial]

Increasing Your Annual Giving Results: Developing a Plan for Success

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By Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
CAPITAL VENTURE CEO/President

Many nonprofit clubs describe themselves as having an annual appeal, but upon further investigation, what the annual appeal consists of may be a letter sent to members once a year or on occasions when funds are needed for special projects. A strong development program consists of far more than just an annual direct mail appeal. For most successful clubs, annual giving may include personal visits with individual major donors, a corporate appeal, a telephone campaign, Internet fundraising and direct mail.

Annual giving is an important component of your nonprofit club's development program for several reasons:

  • It is generally unrestricted money and can be used for operating expenses such as salaries
  • It helps build relationships with new and existing members
  • The methods and techniques used can lay the groundwork for other fundraising efforts such as a capital campaign.

The annual giving appeal should be a major focus of your development plan and should attempt to diversify your constituent base and the fundraising methods to be used.  Read more



[Recommended Book]

Leading with Care

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By Mary Cantando
How Women Around the World are Inspiring Businesses, Empowering Communities, and Creating Opportunity

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In partnership with international relief agency CARE, an inspiring look at how women around the world are developing businesses and creating opportunity.  Read more



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