COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY GRANT REVIEWERS
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/commonq.htm
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS: HOW TO CREATE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
http://web.archive.org/web/20000829100914/
http://www.canr.msu.edu/jackson/Community+Dev/Resource+Notes/res_4.htm
A compilation of information about community foundations compiled by Les Schick, MSU County Extension Director - Jackson County. Part of a Resource Notes series identifying ways nonprofit organizations can expand their financial resources. Sections include:
Part I- What is a Foundation?
Part II - Advantages of Foundations
Part III - How to Form a Foundation
Part IV - Public Versus Private Foundation Status
Part V - Other Considerations
Part VI - Of Interest to County Cooperative Extension Service Programs
Part VII - Types of Foundations Objectives
Part VIII - Is There a Foundation in Your Future?
References
Still available courtesy of the Internet Archive.
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CONGRESSMAN FRED UPTON'S GRANT ASSISTANCE
GRANT AND FUNDING INFORMATION
http://www.house.gov/upton/grantinfo.htm
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CONGRESSMAN MIKE ROGER'S GRANTS AND FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE WEB PAGE
http://www.mikerogers.house.gov/
Note: To access this web page, click on Constituent Services on the left, Information for Constituents, and then the hypertext link.
This information web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for members of Congress, gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants & nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Audio/Slide Show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overviews and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates researching and preparing a typical grant request.
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CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY PELOSI'S GRANT INFORMATION HOME PAGE
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/grants/crs-frameset.html
Note: To access this web page, click on Constituent Services on the left, Information for Constituents, and then the hypertext link.
This information web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for members of Congress, gives guidance and Internet resources on Federal grants & nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private foundation funding. The Audio/Slide Show "Grants Information for Constituents" provides overviews and tips, reviews key sources, and demonstrates researching and preparing a typical grant request.
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CONSULTANTS CAN STEER NONPROFITS DOWN THE FUNDRAISING ROAD
http://www.amcity.com/stlouis/stories/021698/focus3.html
When the Humane Society of Missouri decided to launch a $7 million capital campaign to raise money to build a new 93,000-square-foot facility, executive director Kent Robertson knew his administrative staff and board of directors would need help. An online article by Margie Manning from the St. Louis Business Journal, February 16, 1998.
Also listed under Fundraisers/Consultants.
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CONSULTING FEES FOR GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/98winter/fees1.asp
How much to charge for grant preparation and research is a question that vexes both consultants and the organizations they work for. Members of TGCI-Forum, The Grantsmanship Center's online discussion group, offer their ideas and insights.
Also listed under Fundraisers/Consultants.
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CONSULTING OR CONTRACTING: KNOWING WHAT YOU NEED
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603134421/http://charitychannel.com/article_4041.shtml
In the nonprofit world, agencies may find themselves working with both consultants and contractors not recognizing the difference. Each fulfills an important function and both can bring immense value. At times, a person may function as both. I know I did. If your organization is considering bringing in an external resource, it is important to know what you want in advance to ensure the person you hire is capable of completing the work you need. Grants and Foundations Review, February 25, 2003. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
Also listed under Fundraisers/Consultants.
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THE COVER LETTER
http://web.archive.org/web/20030317090150/
www.email-reports.com/articles-archive/00000003.htm
A lot of time and energy is expended in creating a proposal. If the cover letter does not interest the funding agency or foundation reviewer, it is probable that the remainder of the proposal will never be read. Keep in mind that some of the larger foundations receive hundreds and even thousands of grant proposals annually, all requesting money for the submitters’ important projects. Therefore, to assure that the entire proposal be read and considered, write an attractive cover letter that grabs the attention of the initial screeners who wade through the large number of grant proposals received each funding period. Advice from Aaron K. Shaffer captured originally by Abe's Grant Report, Dec. 8, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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CRACKING THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603161444/http://charitychannel.com/article_119.shtml
We've all read about the community foundation boom in recent years--giving by community foundations has more than doubled since 1995--but how can you maximize this new stream of potential income for your organization? The character of community foundations differs dramatically from one to the next. They range from progressive to conservative, from straightforward to enigmatic. Their similarities lie in their commitment to the communities in which they serve, be they a city, county, region, or state. Advice from Susan Schaefer, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, March 26, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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CREATING A BUDGET FOR FUNDRAISING
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/titles/feature22_3.html
Octavia Morgan offers guidelines for estimating what it will cost to reach your fundraising goals, including two detailed charts that will help you estimate costs for fundraising activities and for building your infrastructure. Source: Grassroots Fundraising Journal, May/June 2003 issue.
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CREATING A BUDGET WITH THE BUDGET-CHALLENGED
http://web.archive.org/web/20040610080425/http://www.charitychannel.com/article_3642.shtml
When you are charged with preparing a grant proposal with a project director who is a grant-writing novice, one of the most challenging tasks you will have is developing an adequate budget. Those who are not used to thinking in monetary terms could be (at best) sketchy on details or (at worst) anxious and avoidant of the whole thing. The following tips can help you ease their discomfort AND prepare a budget that is sufficient to carry out the project. Article by Karen Hodge, Grants and Foundations Review, Feb 5, 2003. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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THE CULLER OF MONEY
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/cover/2005/cover0617.html
Late-night infomercial clown Matthew Lesko has authored nearly 100 books on government grants. His formula? “I don’t write,” he says. “I plagiarize.”
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CULTIVATION: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT
http://web.archive.org/web/20011218063844/
http://www.chardonpress.com/titles/feature18_5.html
An article by Kim Klein reprinted from the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Volume 18, Number 5, © Chardon Press, 1999.
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DATELINE NBC ON GRANT FINDING SCAM ARTISTS
http://web.archive.org/web/20020606153450/www.donordata.com/dateline.htm
Beware of offers to identify funders for a fee.
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DESIGNING SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www2.dbruno.com:8000/download/Designing%20Successful%20Grant%20Proposals.doc
Subtitle: Logically and in the Least Amount of Time. Also called the Research Associate's Grant Writing Model. Practical advice from Mike DuBose, Research Associates, September 23, 2001.
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DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY PROFILE
Does your grant guideline call for a statement of need? Consider creating a "community profile book." At its simplest, the book is a collection of all of those interesting news articles and data reports about your community that you've clipped out over the months or years, as well as the individual stories you can tell about those you serve. That's what my book (actually, just a file folder at that point) was for a long time. But one year, with some time on my hands between deadlines, I decided to organize what I had -- and when I had done so, I saw some gaps that could easily be filled in. Since then, I've tried to keep a profile book for each community I've worked with.
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DEVELOPING A FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
http://www.ncsc.info/newsletter/conference/fundraising.htm
Practical advice from Kelly Hurt, President of Kelly Hurt & Associates, Inc., a grantwriting and fundraising consulting agency.
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DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
http://ctb.ku.edu/tools/en/sub_section_main_1297.htm
Sometimes, it seems like community work has a high price tag, and no one wants to foot the bill. There is so much change we want to see happen, but our finances are in such a sorry state that we're just trying to maintain what we've done so far. Staff is underpaid, overworked, and burning out; necessary programs are dropped or scaled back because there's no money; and closing the organization's doors is a constant fear in the back of everyone's mind. This goes on for years for many nonprofit groups; for others, the doors really do slam shut. Sound familiar? Our question in this section is, how can this be avoided? Or, if this is the reality your group is faced with, how can it be changed? Article by Jenette Nagy Edited by Tom Wolff and Phil Rabinowitz from the Community Toolbox.
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DEVELOPING AND WRITING GRANT PROPOSALS
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/catalog.GRANT_PROPOSAL_DYN.show
This site, an appendix from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, provides guidance in formulating federal grant applications, including initial proposal development, basic components of a proposal, review recommendations, and referral to federal guidelines and literature.
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DEVELOPING AND WRITING GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/write.pdf
The U.S. Fire Administration also provides advice from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.
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DEVELOPING QUALITY GRANT PROPOSALS
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/quality_proposal.pdf
Washington, D.C. : White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, [2003?]. 62pp.
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DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUR DONORS
http://www.ncsc.info/newsletter/conference/fundraising.htm
Donors are the lifeblood of every nonprofit organization. Yet, many nonprofits see donors only as funding sources when, in fact, they have much more to offer. By providing several opportunities for donors to get involved with your organization, you will help them achieve their philanthropic goals while simultaneously helping you achieve your organization’s goals. Practical advice from Kelly Hurt, President of Kelly Hurt & Associates, Inc., a grantwriting and fundraising consulting agency.
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DEVELOPMENT AUDIT
http://web.archive.org/web/20010804224914/
www.gillfoundation.org/helpinghands/og01hh01.htm
This interactive audit will help you assess the fundraising strengths and weaknesses of your organization. Courtesy of the Gill Foundation. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES OF FUNDING
http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/grants/publicVSprivate.html
Advice and information on grant seeking and proposal writing from the Ohio Literacy Resource Center.
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DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING: TESTING THE TRENDS
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/01spring/direct1.asp
Nonprofit fundraisers have discovered a slew of new direct-response technologies, but tried-and-true techniques like direct mail still bring in the most money. Fundraising consultants Fran Jacobowitz and Kay P. Lautman report on the latest trends in direct mail. They also explain how careful testing can improve the bottom line. Courtesy of the Grantsmanship Center News.
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DIRECTORS' AND VOLUNTEERS' FUNDRAISING ROLE
http://www.zimmerman-lehman.com/fundplan.htm
The board of directors is a vitally important part of every nonprofit organization's fundraising effort. A board that is enthusiastic about fundraising and determined to succeed virtually guarantees the nonprofit's long-term fiscal health. This article discusses the board's role in fundraising. Tips from Zimmerman, Lehman, a San Francisco consulting firm.
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DIVE INTO DEVELOPMENT PLANNING : PARTICIPANT WORKBOOK
http://www.gillfoundation.org/usr_doc/3DIVE_web.pdf
Practical advice from the Gill Foundation.
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DONORWALL
http://www.donorwall.com/
Short articles about fund raising, donor walls and donor recognition, etc. by a company that can lend a hand.
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DOs AND DON'Ts OF GRANT PROPOSALS FOR TECH FUNDING
also called How to Conduct a Focus Group
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/00fall/dosdonts.asp
As the needs of nonprofits for technology increase, so do the numbers of grant proposals for tech-related projects and equipment. America Online's Michele Cavataio has pored over thousands of requests for tech funding. She knows which ones click-and which ones don't. An online reprint of an article originally appearing in Nonprofits & Technology courtesy of the Grantsmanship Center News, Fall 2000.
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DOs AND DON'Ts OF GRANT WRITING
http://web.archive.org/web/20030311165026/
http://www.gisd.k12.mi.us/gisd/Dos_and_Donts_Chart.htm
This web site provides sound advice concerning the nine major parts of a grant proposal, including both dos and don'ts, courtesy of The Grantsmanship Center (Program Planning and Proposal Writing, Karen Denard Goldman and Kathleen Jahn Schmalz (Rutgers University), and Genesee Intermediate School District - Grants and Development Department (Grantwriting 101).
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DOs AND DON'Ts OF GRANT WRITING
http://www.afptoronto.org/handouts2003/FRD03handouts/lavery_do_dont.pdf
Advice from Rob Lowery, AFP, Toronto Chapter.
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DYSFUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS -- A TWELVE-STEP PROGRAM FOR PROPOSAL WRITERS
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603162651/http://charitychannel.com/article_2419.shtml
Only one job I ever had listed "sense of humor" as a qualification. It was only one that was truthful. My sense of humor has been critical to my career. Without the ability to laugh, I would have ended up quarantined to a cubicle or in therapy. I have decided that we are all dysfunctional on some level, as are our organizations. No one is perfect. The employment utopia we all seek is a fantasy. Every organization has its quirks, downfalls, and problems. It is what helps to define us. I sought to identify 12 Steps a proposal writer can implement in their professional lives. I realize there are more than twelve but then I could not use the catchy title. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, November 19, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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E-CAMPAIGNS GAINING MOMENTUM AT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
http://nonprofit.about.com/od/webfundraising/a/ecampaigns.htm
E-campaigns for nonprofit organizations are inceasing in popularity. Conducting e-campaigns can help a nonprofit reach more donors more often and for less money.
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EFFECTIVE BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS
http://web.archive.org/web/20040803131730/http://charitychannel.com/article_104.shtml
Budget justifications, or narratives, pose an interesting challenge for the grantwriter. In written form, the writer must articulate how a figure was derived; demonstrate its importance; and tie it to the overall proposal. In the best situation, the justification fits seamlessly into the proposal. In the worst situation, it ends up a jumbled mess that weakens the proposal. Advice from Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, July 16, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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EFFECTIVE CAPACITY BUILDING IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
http://venturephilanthropypartners.org/learning/reports/capacity/capacity.html
Offers examples from thirteen nonprofit organizations that have engaged in capacity building activities. Explains why capacity building is essential and the primary steps involved in the process. A Capacity Assessment Grid assists in ascertaining a nonprofit's needs. Reston, VA: Venture Philanthropy Partners, 2001. 113pp.
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EFFECTIVE FOUNDATION GRANTSEEKING STRATEGIES
http://www.mindspring.com/~ajgrant/m_jones.htm
An outline of a presentation made at a Case Corporate and Foundation Relations Conference held in Chicago on May 7, 1997.
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EIGHT REASONS WHY NONPROFITS SHOULD GO ONLINE
http://www.drcharity.com/online.html
Tips from Diane Hodiak , co-author of Fund Raising & Marketing in the One-Person Shop, via the Development Resource Center
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EIGHT STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN CHOOSING FUND-RAISING COUNSEL
http://www.aafrc.org/choose_council/index.html
A guide provided by American Association of Fund Raising Counsel and the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy.
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EIGHT TIPS TO INVOLVE YOUR BOARD IN FUND RAISING
http://volunteersinhealthcare.org/restips/FUNDING.htm#Eight Tips to Involve
This article is excerpted from "How to Involve Your Board in Fund Raising” from the New Jersey Grants Guide, a comprehensive resource designed specifically for New Jersey grant seekers. Richard I. Male, July 1999. Provided by Volunteers in Health Care
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ELEMENTARY E-PHILANTHROPY
http://www.netaction.org/notes/notes53.html
http://www.netaction.org/notes/notes54.html
Michael Stein answers questions about signing up with online fundraising sites in NetAction Notes, Issue 53, December 27, 1999. The second link is to follow-up comments in the next issue.
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ELEMENTS OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
http://www.silcom.com/~paladin/promaster.html
This article was originally written by The Center for Nonprofit Management in Los Angeles, and distributed by the Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration. Adaptations and enhancements by The Paladin Group.
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ELEMENTS OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
http://www.hotwinds.com/Grant_Prop.html
Tips from the Center for Nonprofit Management via Hotwinds.
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E-MAILING FOR DOLLARS
http://philanthropy.com/premium/articles/v10/i22/22002301.htm
An article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy reminding us that in spite of the glitziness of the WWW, email is in many cases a more powerful online fundraising mechanism. Note: The Chronicle of Philanthropy now requires an id and password for access, which can be obtained for a fee. To access this article, stop by the Main Library Reference Desk and ask a librarian to log in for you.
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ENDOWMENTS: NOT THE WAY FOR MOST NONPROFITS
http://nonprofit.about.com/business/industries/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa082698.htm
An online article from Stan Hutton's About.Com Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations, August 26, 1998. Includes web links to additional resources.
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EPA GRANT-WRITING TUTORIAL
http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/grants.html
http://www.epa.gov/seahome/grants.html
This interactive software tool walks the user through the grant-writing process and helps them learn to write more competitive grants. The program includes: detailed information and tips on writing a grant proposal; how to complete a grant application package; program-specific sections on three EPA grant programs: (1) Environmental Justice, (2) Environmental Justice Through Pollution Prevention, and (3) Environmental Education; examples of good, complete grant packages; references; a glossary of terms; resources and contacts; a mock grant-writing activity where the user is able to compare their results to a successful grant application. [Also listed under Academic Fundraising].
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ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR FUNDRAISING PLANNING
http://www.prochoiceresource.org/about/money_essential.html
Advice from Tricia Rubacky, Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Febuary 1992, Vol I, No. 1. Provided by The ProChoice Resource Center, Inc., 1999.
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THE ETIQUETTE OF GETTING GRANTS
http://web1.archive.org/web/20001019074318/www.nyfa.org/fyi/fyi_fall2000_pg7.htm
http://archive.nyfa.org/vaih/gettinggrants.pdf
Practical advice from Shakurra Amatulla (The Grant Lady) featured in the New York Foundation for the Arts FYI Fall 2000 issue.
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EVALUATING YOUR PROPOSAL PROGRAM
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603140204/http://charitychannel.com/article_10706.shtml
One of the great mysteries within the sector -- and fund development programs -- is how we measure success. Funders will often dictate how they want the programs they fund evaluated or monitored. How we as administrators, proposal writers, and development officers measure success can be a bit less clear. Furthermore, what we evaluate is not necessarily the benchmark for success. Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, Grants and Foundations Review, April 20, 2004. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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EVALUATION HANDBOOK
see W. K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION EVALUATION HANDBOOK

EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT FUNDRAISING I LEARNED BY KNOCKING ON DOORS
http://web.archive.org/web/20011218063911/
http://www.chardonpress.com/titles/everything.html
As you go forward with your fundraising program – writing proposals, designing direct mail appeals, meeting with major donors, etc. – keep these points in mind. An article by Andy Robinson reprinted from the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Volume 16, Number 4, copyright Chardon Press, 1997.
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EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT FUNDRAISING I LEARNED BY KNOCKING ON DOORS
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/92/fundrais.html
As you go forward with your fundraising program – writing proposals, designing direct mail appeals, meeting with major donors, etc. – keep these points in mind. An article by Andy Robinson, Shelterforce Online, Number 92, March/April 1997.
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EXPLORING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY
https://www.grantstation.com/Public/News_Views_px/conversations.asp
GrantStation’s CEO, Cynthia M. Adams, has been working in the world of grantseeking for over 30 years. This week she shares with our readers her insights on how to work with corporations to secure philanthropic support, what are some of the trends facing grantseekers when working with corporations, and how organizations can position themselves to take advantage of these trends.
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AN EXTRA EDGE FOR YOUR PROPOSAL: RULES FOR STRONG GRANT WRITING
http://www.mynoodle.org/noodlesoup4/012704_extra_edge.htm
When you submit a grant proposal you would hope that your proposal is the one that is most favorably looked on when the funding decision is made. Here are some hints gleaned from a number of foundation grant makers on what makes a good proposal and one that will be favorably considered. Advice from the Houston Chapter of AFP and NoddleSoup for Nonprofits, January 27, 2004.
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FAQs ABOUT FOUNDATIONS
http://www.cof.org/
Answers to frequently asked questions about foundation -- such as What is a Foundation, Starting a Foundation -- compiled by the Council on Foundations.
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FC STATS
http://fdncenter.org/fc_stats/index.html
Statistical data on foundations and their grants from the Foundation Center.
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FEARLESS GRANT SEEKING
http://brownandbrown.tv/fearless.htm
Advice from Larissa Golden Brown, a grant consultant from Portland, Oregon.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS: NO FREE LUNCH
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa060400a.htm
Contrary to what a very popular book and TV ad say, the U.S. government is not giving away "free grant" money. A grant is not a Christmas present. According to American Government & Politics, by Jay M. Shafritz, a grant is, "A form of gift that entails certain obligations on the part of the grantee and expectations on the part of the grantor." The key word there is obligations. Getting a government grant will get you loads of them and not fulfilling them will grant you a load of legal troubles. Source: About.com's Guide to Government Information.
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A FEW IDEAS ABOUT PURSUING FEDERAL FUNDING
http://www.col-ed.org/Funding/ideas.html
Since Writing Season is just ahead and, also, since CEC regularly receives requests for assistance from individuals and agencies interested in applying for federal grants, we are devoting part of our CEC web site to the subject of grants and how you might go about getting them accepted for funding. We offer the following ideas and suggestions (but no guarantees) to those setting out in search of the elusive pot of gold. Advice from Ralph Nelsen.
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THE FINAL REPORT; OPENING THE DOOR TO YOUR NEXT GRANT
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603163657/http://charitychannel.com/article_4634.shtml
When approached from the right frame of mind, reports serve as an excellent vehicle to obtain future support from the funder. First, the report puts your organization back in front of the people making funding decisions. It may have been as long as a year that you had substantive contact with the funder, especially if it was a corporation or small foundation. The final report is a great opportunity to reintroduce your organization or program to the sponsor. Second, you get to tell your story -- the successes (and challenges) you faced during the grant period. Write about the good work you have done and the problems you have solved. And third, you can lay the ground work for future funding needs; what you could not accomplish during the funding cycle, how the current program will be expanded or other opportunities you may have identified while carrying out the original project. Practical advice by Larry Trachtman, Grants and Foundations Report, Apr 1, 2003. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FAQS FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
http://www.allianceonline.org/faqs.html
Answers questions such as "what are the differences between nonprofit and for-profit accounting?", "how do we allocate indirect costs to programs?", and "what is tax deductible in regards to membership dues, special events, and other fundraisers?".
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FINANCING A NONPROFIT PARKS ORGANIZATION
http://www.pps.org/topics/funding/fundstrat/PPPP-chapter7
A chapter from Public Parks, Private Partners, published by Project for Public Spaces, 2000.
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FINDING AND UTILIZING GRANT-MAKERS ONLINE
Eight Basic Funding Research and Usage Steps
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603165121/http://charitychannel.com/article_60.shtml
The tracking and securing of grants for any nonprofit organization can significantly shape the financial underpinnings and enlarge its ability to deliver upon the mission for which it exists. This article proposes eight steps for securing grants using available online funding research tools. If all eight steps are followed your success rate for tracking and securing grants will increase dramatically. Article by Cindy Adams, President and CEO, GrantStation, and Jay Love, President and CEO, eTapestry provided by E-Philanthropy Review, Jun 3, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FINDING FOUNDATION FUNDERS
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/magazine/feature23_2.html
If you've been involved in fundraising for any length of time, (or read more than a couple issues of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal), you know that a healthy, sustainable organization does not depend on foundation grants for the bulk of its income. Because foundation funding accounts for only about 12% of all the private (non-government) funding for nonprofits in this country, it's important to balance your efforts to get foundation grants with ones to generate support from a broad base of individual donors. Having said that, when you are seeking grants, it's extremely important to do your homework. This article will teach you how to sift through thousands of grantmakers to identify the best prospects for your work. Article by Andy Robinson, Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Vol. 23, No. 2, March/April 2004.
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FINDING FUNDING: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FOUNDATION RESEARCH
http://www.resistinc.org/resources/finding_funding.html
Grassroots activist organizations frequently need concise information about potential funding sources for social and economic justice projects. They want to find out about progressive foundations; basic steps to follow when researching and applying for grants; and how to contact grantmakers. While an overwhelming array of resources exist, many target more conservative or mainstream organizations. "Finding Funding" fills an important void by making the grant-seeking process for progressive activists more accessible. The list of foundations included in "Finding Funding" highlights a portion of the vast resources available for grant seekers. A thorough approach to finding appropriate grantmakers requires a clear focus on the particular needs and goals of your organization. "Finding Funding" provides some practical advice for beginning the grant-seeking and grant-writing process. Published in 1997 as a project of Resist, Inc., 259 Elm Street, Somerville MA 02144, 617/623-5110.
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FINDING FUNDING ONLINE: THE INTERNET AS A FUNDRAISING GUIDE
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/132/fundraising.html
At the beginning of 2003, nearly 81 percent of the 100 largest foundations and more than 1,600 of the 59,000 independent foundations provided information on the Internet. With more private foundations and charitable organizations creating a Web presence, the opportunities to find funding sources online have increased. Many foundations are just beginning to use their Web sites in constructive ways: posting quarterly and annual reports, newsletters, grant listings, guidelines and even interactive application forms. Article by Kief Schladweiler, Shelterforce Online, Issue 132, Nov./Dec. 2003.
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FINDING LOCAL FUNDING : A GUIDE TO STATE FOUNDATION DIRECTORIES
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/01fall/statedirs.asp
Article from Grantsmanship Magazine, Fall 2001.
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FINDING THE RIGHT FUND RAISER
http://philanthropy.com/
Tight job market compels charities to sharpen their search techniques. Advice on interviewing and recrutiting fund raisers for charities. An article by Marilyn Dickey appearing in the April 6, 2000 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Note: access to this article is restricted to subscribers (requires password and id). Others can request it through interlibrary loan from their favorite libraries.
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FINDING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS : STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/newsletr/dec03/dec03n.htm
During the 1980's, start-up community based literacy organizations struggled to keep their doors open. Some programs failed, others flourished. Today, many still depend on restrictive grants, too few donors, and time-consuming fundraising events. The challenge for these non-profits is to find sustainable funds that will allow them to focus their limited resources on their missions, provide critical services, and strengthen their organizations. Article by Victoire Gerkens Sanborn appearing in Literacy Links, Volume 8, No. 1, December 2003.
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THE FINE ART OF ASKING FOR THE GIFT
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/magazine/gmg_fineart.html
Reprinted from Getting Major Gifts by Kim Klein, a publication of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, copyright, Chardon Press, 2001.
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THE FIRST RULE OF FUND RAISING
http://nonprofit.about.com/business/industries/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa081297.htm
Some basic ideas about fund raising. Don't forget to ask for the money. Source: Stan Hutton's About.Com Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations, August 12, 1997 Weekly Feature.
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THE FIVE EYES OF FUNDRAISING
http://web.archive.org/web/20040715081728/http://www.charitychannel.com/article_892.shtml
To become a skillful pianist, you begin with the basic notes. To become an accomplished architect, you begin with the basic math. And, to become a professional fundraiser, you begin with the basic fundraising process. This process is often called the Five Eyes: identify, investigate, inform, involve, and invite. There are many variations of the Five Eyes and their origins are lost in antiquity. Although the steps are usually done in the order listed, the process is ongoing, with many restarts and overlaps, sometimes over a period of years. Advice from Wayne E. Groner, CFRE, E-Philanthropy Review, Sep 11, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FIVE TIPS FOR CRAFTING A WINNING TECHNOLOGY PROPOSAL
http://www.imakenews.com/npower/e_article000012404.cfm
Non-profits increasingly recognize how technology can help them work smarter, aim higher, and achieve more. To bridge the gap between recognition and action, however, takes resources: for acquiring the technology, implementing it, maintaining it, and for training staff to use it well. But if your non-profit is like most, these resources probably aren’t readily at hand. Fortunately, there are the small wonders called grants! Time to get one. NPowerLine Online, Vol. 2, no. 1, Winter 2001.
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A FORMULA FOR CORPORATE FUNDING
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603162232/http://charitychannel.com/article_24.shtml
In tight economic times we need to think of all possible funding options. Corporate partners can help with funding events or special projects. Unlike government or foundation grants, businesses are less likely to fund established programs, research or operating expenses. Instead, companies like to support one-time events or new initiatives that reinforce their community involvement. Advice from Lawrence H. Trachtman, Grants and Foundations Review, July 2, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S FUNDING PROSPECT WORKSHEET
http://fdncenter.org/funders/wrksheet/index.html
A worksheet designed to assist grant seekers focus on funders whose priorities closely match your own.
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S ONLINE ORIENTATION TO THE GRANTSEEKING PROCESS
http://fdncenter.org/learn/orient/intro1.html
Check out this new edition of the Foundation Center's web site. Provides advice for those seeking grants for individuals as well as grants for nonprofits
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FOUNDATION CENTER'S USER-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO FUNDING RESEARCH AND RESOURCES
http://fdncenter.org/learn/ufg/index.html
A new internet edition.
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FOUNDATION CULTURE
http://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Foundations.html
An alternative viewpoint by Gina Neff which appeared in the Left Business Observer, #70, November 1995.
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FOUNDATION DOS AND DON'TS
http://www.mcconnellfoundation.ca/pubs.e/dosdonts.html
Tips from a Canadian foundation program manager.
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FOUNDATION EVALUATION HANDBOOK
http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub770.pdf
This handbook provides a framework for thinking about evaluation as a relevant and useful program tool. It was written primarily for project directors who have direct responsibility for the ongoing evaluation of W. K. Kellogg Foundation-funded projects.
Also listed under W. K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook.
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FOUNDATION FUNDING: SOME ISSUES TO CONSIDER
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/jr000240.pdf
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles1/jr000240.txt
NIJ Journal, July 1999, No. 240 includes the article "Foundation Funding: Some Issues to Consider" by Kate Chieco which should be of interest to criminal justice fund raisers, particularly those who work for government agencies.
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FOUNDATIONS AND GRANTMAKING GLOSSARY
http://www.npgoodpractice.org/TopicAreaGlossary.aspx?ID=15
Compiled by the Nonprofit Good Practice Guide by the Grand Valley State University, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership.
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FOUNDATIONS, CONSUMERS VICTIMIZED BY GROWING "FREE CASH GRANT SCAM"
http://philanthropy.com/
Article by Debra E. Blum appearing in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Feb. 8, 2001. Available over the web to Chronicle of Philanthropy subscribers and in many university libraries.
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FREE AND ALMOST FREE EPHILANTHROPY TOOLS
http://charitychannel.com/article_59.shtml
So, everyone is telling you that ePhilanthropy is the greatest thing since the invention of direct mail and you don’t want to miss out. However, you pause because... Article by Bob Ellsworth, Director of Non-Profit Development, Network for Good, E-Philanthropy Review, Jun 10, 2002
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FREELANCERS...WHERE THE WORK IS
http://web.archive.org/web/20040404182033/http://charitychannel.com/article_859.shtml
You have most likely heard the phrase "you have to have money to make money." In a way, freelance grant writing is like that. You build your freelance business upon your past successes as a grant proposal writer. When a potential client interviews you, he or she will ask about your success rate. Karen Hodge, Grants and Foundations Review, September 10, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FUND RAISING, SEE FUNDRAISING.

FUNDCLASS: ONLINE FUNDRAISING SCHOOL
http://www.fundraisersoftware.com/library/fundclass/
These are the archives of 36 past FundClass lessons - they're a very rich source of fundraising information on a broad range of topics. FundClass was a free email list used for teaching fundraising lessons in an informal online "classroom" in which veteran fundraisers shared their knowledge on a chosen topic with those who were new to fundraising. The List was run by volunteers and sponsored by FundRaiser Software since its first class in 1997 until its last class in 2003.

FUNDING AND GRANT RESOURCES
http://web.archive.org/web/20040821055736/
http://courses.smsu.edu/mkc096f/gangbook/SOLUTIONS/funding_resources.htm
Mike Carlie, Southwest Missouri State University, offers advice how to go about finding funding or grants to reduce youth violence and gang activity in your community. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
http://www.michigantownships.org/education_department/mtn/feature_articles/Funding%20Capital%20Improvements_0999.pdf
Advice for townships on how to fund capital improvements.
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FUNDING FUND RAISING REPORT
http://www.nonprofit-info.org/misc/fps/funding.html
A study by Frederick Lane, Baruch College, Department of Public Administration, which also appeared in the June 1989 issue of Philanthropy Monthly. The study was designed to collect and make widely available significant recent experience in a growing field of philanthropy -- funding fund raising.
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FUNDING LAW ENFORCEMENT: WRITING GRANTS THAT GET RESULTS, PART ONE
http://web.archive.org/web/20031116095353/
http://www.cji.net/clera/CJI/Publications/mq/MQ+Summer+2002.pdf
Article appearing in CJI Management Quarterly, Vol. VII, Issue II, Summer 2002. Published by the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FUNDING LAW ENFORCEMENT: WRITING GRANTS THAT GET RESULTS, PART TWO
http://web.archive.org/web/20040715075448/www.cji.net/clera/CJI/Publications/mq/MQFall02.pdf
Article appearing in CJI Management Quarterly, Vol. VII, Issue III, Fall 2002. Published by the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FUNDING RESEARCH: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME TO PRODUCE GOOD MATCHES
http://web.archive.org/web/20040607004735/
http://charitychannel.com/article_101.shtml
Federal funds, private foundations, corporate giving programs -- opportunities for grant funding abound. As a grant proposal writer, you know that the best proposal in the world won’t stand up if it is not a good match to funder priorities. With limited time, how do you go about identifying good sources of funding. Article by Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, Aug 6, 2002. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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FUNDING SOURCES: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW TO USE THEM
http://www.venturesfoundation.org/pubs/other/fundingsources.pdf
Requries adobe acrobat. Contents: The Seven Sources of Funds for Nonprofits; Finding out About Government Funding; Philanthropic Foundations; Corporate Giving; Non-Monetary Sources of Support; Getting Money from Individuals; and Gift-vs-Grant. Courtesy of Bill Somerville, President, Philanthropic Ventures Foudnation, Oakland, Ca.
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FUNDING SOURCES: TAPPING THE PHILANTHROPIC WELL
http://www.raise-funds.com/199forum.html
As you are aware, no fund-raising campaign should be started until you have identified the sources from which you will draw contributions. Sources here does not refer to specific potential donors, but to the six categories of donors who contribute money to non-profit organizations. They are:

FUNDING TRENDS AND ANALYSIS RESOURCES
http://fdncenter.org/research/trends_analysis/index.html
Provides highlights from recent reports from the Foundation Center.
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FUNDING YOUR LIBRARY OUTREACH PROGRAM
http://www.lili.org/forlibs/funding/outreach.htm
Advice from the Idaho State Library.
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FUND$RAISER YELLOW PAGES
http://www.fundraising-yellow-pages.com/
A directory of companies that provide products and services that are re-sold by nonprofit groups for fundraising purposes. Abstract supplied by Deane Brengle, brengled@fundsraiser.com.
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FUNDRAISERHELP.COM
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/
Fundraiser Help provides fundraising event ideas and tips on school fundraising, church fundraisers, and any type of youth group product fundraiser. Browse our articles for techniques guaranteed to improve your results.
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FUNDRAISERS FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.funattic.com/fundrais.htm
Fundraising ideas from Fund-Attic.
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FUNDRAISING
http://www.exploretravel.com/fundraise.html
Lists fundraisers for youth groups interested in raising money for travel. Courtesy of Explorations in Travel, Inc. [Also listed under Fundraising for Educators.]
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FUNDRAISING 101: FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES FOR SMALL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
http://www.campbellcompany.com/ideas/fundr.htm
Outline of a Workshop presented to NSFRE/South Dakota, February 28, 1995, by William R. Hausman, CFRE, Senior Vice-President and Regional Manager, Eastern Region, Campbell & Company.
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FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES/IDEAS FROM Envision.ca
http://www.envision.ca/templates/resources.asp?ID=94
Imagination and planning are key factors to the success of a fundraising campaign. Organizers should base fundraising decisions on the circumstances of their organization and the kinds of resources available for carrying out an event or activity. The following are examples of fundraising activities you may want to consider for your next campaign: Valentine Flowers to Go; Talent Show; Sled-a-Thon; Goods, Services and Talent Auction; Ticket Raffle; Lip-Sync Contest; Menu Auction; 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; Easter Mystery Eggs; Party in the Park; Fashion Show; Culinary Carnival; Mathematics Marathon; Halloween Horribles Parade; Mud Volleyball Tournament; Tennis Ball Racing; Perennial Plant Sale; Non-Events; Special Movie Screening; Goods and Services Bingo; Poinsettia Sale; Children’s Sing-Along.
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FUNDRAISING AND FRIENDRAISING ON THE WEB
http://fund-online.com/alabook/welcome.htm
Offers a sampling of chapters from the CD Companion to , Fundraising and Friend-Raising on the Web, by Adam Corson-Finnerty and Laura Blanchard, and which is also available in the MSU Libraries.
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FUNDRAISING APPEAL LETTER OPENINGS
http://www.aherncomm.com/fundraising/appeal_letters/appeal_letter_openings.htm
Courtesy of Ahern Communications.
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FUNDRAISING BREAKTHROUGHS
http://www.changematters.blogspot.com/
A blog by Amy Kincaid of Maryland about fundraising, nonprofit management, and social change.
(Last checked 01/05/06)

FUNDRAISINGDEALS.COM
http://www.FundraisingDeals.com/
An easy-to-use fundraising directory that provides a variety of innovative ideas, products and services specific to fundraising. You can search through the directory of fundraising ideas in order to find the fundraising idea that is best suited for your next fundraiser. The free membership allows access to exclusive vendor Deals. Source: Nathan Shurtleff, Telephone: 603-264-4105; E-mail: Nshurtleff@FundraisingDeals.com
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FUNDRAISING DIRECTORY: A GUIDE TO FUNDRASING FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
http://www.fundraisingdirectory.com/
Identifies over 100 fundrasing companies as well as many other fundraising resources.
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FUNDRAISING ETHICS: A SELECTED RESOURCES LIST
http://fdncenter.org/learn/topical/ethics.html
In recent years, controversies at major nonprofit organizations have created new public concern about, and focused media attention on, the ethics of fundraising. National trade and professional groups have responded with the establishment or revision of codes of ethics for their members. This selected reading list contains citations to selected works from the Foundation Center's bibliographic database on the topic of fundraising ethics.
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FUNDRAISING FAQS FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
http://www.allianceonline.org/faqs.html
Includes the answers to such questions as "Why are people afraid to ask for money?", "How can our board members help raise money?", and "How do we select fundraising software?".
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FUNDRAISING, FINANCES, AND CHARITABLE GIVING
http://www.keyclub.org/keyclub/lit/funfingiv.pdf
Advice from Key Clubs.
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FUNDRAISING FOR A SKATEPARK
http://www.skateparkguide.com/Fundraising.htm
Practical advice on raising funds for a skateboard park from Anthony Gembeck, TransWorld Skateboard Business Magazine.
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FUNDRAISING FOR SMALL NONPROFITS
http://www.help4nonprofits.com/NP_Fnd-Fundraising_Article.htm
Practical advice from Hildy Gottlieb of Resolve, Inc., a company that provides consulting services to nonprofits. Additional articles include: "Recruiting for Board Members - Process? What Process?", "Tell Me Again - What Exactly Does Our Board Do?", "Fundraising for Small Nonprofits", "Your NonProfit Is Not a Business - So Why Do Your Marketing Like One?", "The Media is Going to Do a Story on Us", "Searching for a Key Employee - The 7 No-No's of Hiring", "Starting a new program: Is it really feasible and how will we fund it and where do we go from here?", and "Biting the Hand that Feeds (Or At Least Talking Behind Their Backs".
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FUND RAISING FORUM LIBRARY
Also listed as Tony Poderis's Fund Raising Forum Library
http://www.raise-funds.com/library.html
An ever expanding library of articles featuring development tips and techniques by Tony Poderis.
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FUNDRAISING FROM SILICON VALLEY
http://members.tripod.com/~awchu/getting.htm
A collection of funder links compiled by Amy Chu, a student in the Harvard Business School, 1999.
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FUND RAISING FUNDAMENTALS
http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/resources/Funding/moneynet/fundraising_main.asp
Practical advice from the Enterprise Foundation. Current sections include:

FUNDRAISING FUNDAMENTALS: PARTICIPANT'S WORKBOOK
http://www.gillfoundation.org/usr_doc/1FUNDFUN_web.pdf
Courtesy of the Gill Foundation.
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FUNDRAISING IDEAS & PRODUCTS CENTER
http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/
Directory of fundraising companies offering traditional, unique and sometimes even bizarre fundraiser ideas for educators and other groups of all sizes and interests.
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FUNDRAISING IN CYBERSPACE
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/95fall/cyber1.asp
Direct E-Mail Campaigns, Virtual Volunteers, Annual Fund Drives Online. Does the Information Superhighway lead to new horizons or a dead end? An article by Marc Green appearing in the fall 1995 issue of Grantsmanship Center News.
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FUNDRAISING KNOW HOW
http://www.fundraisingknowhow.com/
Offers information about fundraising including items to sell.
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FUNDRAISING : KNOW YOUR S.W.O.T. (STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THREATS)
http://web.archive.org/web/20010416002128/http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/arts/bjh14.htm
An online article by Bill J. Harrison excerpted from Fundraising: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Still available via the Internet Archive.
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FUNDRAISING LETTERS TO INDIVIDUALS
http://nonprofit.about.com/careers/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa111500a.htm
Practical advice from Stan Hutton, editor of the About.Com Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations.
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FUNDRAISING MARKETING/SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rfmk.html
A collection of online resources from CharityVillage.
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FUNDRAISING: MORE THAN JUST GETTING THE MONEY FOR FREE
http://www.foca.on.ca/Infobase/Archives/fundraising.htm
Fundraising should be a large part of any organization's revenue generation. However, don't be fooled into believing that this type of money-making is easy. Anyone who has been involved in trying to raise funds for hosting an event, publishing a newsletter or opposing a development knows how much behind-the-scenes work is required. Practical advice from Victoria Humphries, FOCA.
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FUNDRAISING ON THE INTERNET: ACQUIRING AND CULTIVATING DONORS WITH E-MAIL AND THE WEB
http://www.malwarwick.com/fundnet.html
The Internet offers wonderful tools for building relationships with donors - giving them the information they want when they want it, allowing them to participate from anywhere in the world and offer their instant feedback. To find out what works, nonprofit organizations need to start making serious investments in using the Internet for membership and fundraising. Advice from Nick Allen, Mal Warwick & Associates, Inc.
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FUNDRAISING PRODUCTIVITY SERIES
http://www.nonprofit-info.org/misc/fps/fps.html
Collected essays by Bill Lewis.
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FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, IDEAS, TIPS, AND RESOURCES
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/fundrais.htm
Need some ideas on how to raise money? Courtesy of FundsNet.
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FUNDRAISING READINESS: HOW DOES YOUR AGENCY STACK UP?
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/97summer/ready.asp
Online article by Brigette Sarabi appearing in the Summer 1997 issue of the Grantsmanship Center Magazine.
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FUNDRAISING RESOURCE GUIDE
http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/directory/guide.pdf
A guide prepared to make it easier and quicker for fundraisers to find the most appropriate fundraising project for your group. It contains product information for a wide variety of independent companies. Categories include: Bricks, Plaques, and Tiles; Candles, Soaps, Scents,and Lotions; Candy, Chocolate, and Lollipops; Catalogs and Brochures; Christmas and Collectibles; Cookbooks; Cookie Dough; Discount Cards and Books; First Aid and Safety Products; Flowers, Bulbs, Trees, and Plants; Greeting Cards, Stationary, and Gift Wrap; Magazines and Books; Pizza and Pasta; Scratch Cards; Snacks, Gourmet Foods, and other Food Treats; Special Events; Spirit, Logo, and Personalized Items; Telecomm: Cellular, Internet, Long Distance; T-Shirts and Other Apparel; and Unique Surprises. Courtesy of the Fundraising Ideas and Products Center.
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FUNDRAISING: SECURING A FUTURE
http://www.prochoiceresource.org/about/grass_3.html
This chapter from PCRC's grassroots organizing manual includes an overview of key fundraising steps. Source: Strategies for Action, Pro Choice Resource Center, 1999.
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FUNDRAISING SOFTWARE CENTER
http://www.fundraiser-ideas.org/
Donor management and record keeping software for non-profits.
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FUND-RAISING SOLICITATION
http://www.wmich.edu/nonprofit/Bulletin/bulletin3.htm
Tips from Beverly Geyer, Management Innovations, September 1998.
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FUNDRAISING : SOME BASIC ADVICE
http://www.npccny.org/info/fr14.htm
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Inc. (NPCC) recently hosted several workshops on fundraising and grant writing. Ellen Karsh and Sue Fox, authors of a recently published book, The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need, which includes both their suggestions as grant writers and the results of their interviews with a variety of government and foundation funders, hosted two sessions, and Ilene Mack, senior program officer at the Hearst Foundations, discussed what she likes to see in a proposal and why the playing field isn’t level. The advice offered by these practitioners is summarized in this article.
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FUND RAISING STORIES AND JOKES
http://www.afri.org/jokes.htm
Provided by the American Fundraising Institute (AFRI).
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FUNDRAISING: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
http://web.archive.org/web/20010425153158/http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/arts/bjh19.htm
Practical advice on grants for board members adapted from book by Bill J. Harrison. Still available via the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

FUND RAISING: THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/funding.htm
Fund raising is an aspect of income generation that many in the outdoor recreation field shrugged off. There's a mistaken feeling out there that fund raising just won't work for outdoor activity programs. That couldn't be further from the truth. To wit: Outward Bound Schools generate ten of thousands of dollars a year for scholarships and programs, the Cornell University Outdoor Education Program received a $160,000 donation to build a climbing wall and another $50,000 to start an equipment outfitting center, and over the past 10 years, the Idaho State University Outdoor Program has brought in nearly one million dollars of outside funds. There is no one set way of fund raising that works for everyone. You'll need to evaluate and dabble with several methods before settling on some that work well in your situation. For the purposes of this paper, I'll discuss four broad categories: grants, fund raising events, non- cash donations and cash contributions. Paper by Ron Watters, Idaho State University, Outdoor Program.
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FUNDRAISING TUESDAYS
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/133/fundraising.html
Why does Fundraising Tuesday work? Every other workday brings surprises and immense challenge. On Tuesday, we have only one thing to accomplish – raise money and resources. Article by Anjie Saunders, Shelterforce Online, #133, Jan./Feb. 2004.
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FUND-RAISING.COM
http://www.fund-raising.com/
Although primarily designed to market fundraising products and services, this web page also provides additional information as well, broken out into the following four categories:

FUNDSNET FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING RESOURCES
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/grantwri.htm
A compilation of web resources subdivided into the following categories:

GENERAL GRANT WRITING TIPS
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Grant_Writing_Tips_2003_58006_7.ppt
A powerpoint presentation by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
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GETTING BACK IN TOUCH WITH LAPSED DONORS
http://charitychannel.com/publish/templates/?a=3476&z=16
This article results from my personal quest to develop a strategy to re-associate my organization with some of its lapsed Foundation donors. Quite honestly, in my organization little attention has been paid to this group of donors because it has been much easier to stay in touch with individuals or corporations pursuing relationships with our college — I believe this is a benefit of being a part of an established and specialized educational institution. In my pursuit to reengage lapsed foundation donors, I have found that research is imperative. My first step toward getting a foundation back on board is to research how they’ve changed, and — especially — why they gave to the college in the first place. Jenifer D. B. McEnery, Grants and Foundations Review, March 23, 2005.
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GETTING GRANTS - HELP FOR GRANT WRITERS
http://granthelp.clarityconnect.com/
New site by Frank Evangelisti, a consultant. Provides the grant writer with tips, techniques, and books related to grant writing. Every week we post quick tips. If you need a more complete explanation of the techniques of grant writing, attend our free grant writing school. For informative books on grant writing, non-profit management, research methods and fundraising, visit the bookstore. We just added Funding News, an exciting collaboration with Join Together Online. A growing list of Internet resources is kept on our links. Are you confused by some jargon? Look it up in the Glossary or the Acronyms page. Note page is also listed under GrantHelp
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GETTING MAJOR GIFTS
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/96spring/gifts1.asp
For most organizations, the vast majority of contributions they receive will be small, but the majority of their income will come from a few big donations. That's why it's essential to have a clear understanding of how to get those big donations. Grassroots fundraising expert Kim Klein lays out the basic principles of securing major gifts and provides a step-by-step approach to the fine art of asking. She also answers some common questions about the care and feeding of major donors.Practical advice from Kim Klein, publisher of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal. Article appears in the Grantsmanship Center Magazine.
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GETTING ON THE WEB
http://web.archive.org/web/20010303123605/
http://www.guidestar.org/npo/nparticles/article004.html
An online article by Kurt Hansen, Founder and President of CharityWeb. Part of Guidestar's Nonprofit Management 101 Series. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
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GETTING OVER THE FEAR OF ASKING
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/titles/feature20_2.html
Reprinted from Getting Major Gifts Kim Klein, a publication of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, copyright Chardon Press, 1996.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU: APPROACHING A NEW PROGRAM OFFICER
http://charitychannel.com/enews/v.aspx?SI=10134&E=harris23%40MAIL.LIB.MSU.EDU&S=2&N=1408&ID=1372&NL=15
When approaching a foundation for the first time, the person doing the talking for the grant seeker is the face of the organization. How you handle the initial approach will result in the grant seeker taking either two steps forward or three steps backwards in terms of establishing a relationship with the program officer. Article by Bob Wittig, Grants and Foundations Review, March 5, 2005.
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GETTING YOUR IRS TAX EXEMPTION FAQs
http://nonprofit.about.com/careers/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa111799.htm
An online article by Stan Hutton from About.Com.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GILL FOUNDATION NONPROFIT TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE
http://www.gillfoundation.org/tata_resources/
Although the Gill Foundation was founded to support organizations serving bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals, it provides a wide variety of fundraising and administrative materials which would be useful to any nonprofit organization. Be sure to follow the links to more materials to find some of the Gill Foundation training workbooks.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GIVE YOUR PROPOSAL THE WINNING EDGE
http://charitychannel.com/publish/templates/?a=2542&z=16
You've tweaked the text, finalized the supporting data and compiled pages of required attachments. If you've been attentive - and lucky - enough to finish your proposal with time to spare, how might you make your document stand out above the pack? Courtesy of Susan Schaefer, Grants and Foundations Review, January 13, 2005.
(Last checked 01/27/05)

GIVESPOT.COM
http://www.givespot.com/
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GIVING USA's CHARTS ON CHARITABLE GIVING
http://www.aafrc.org/
Web link to annual news release by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel, highlighting giving trends each year by source and by type of recipient. The latest edition of Giving USA, the source of the data presented, is available in the Funding Center under HV89 .G5.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GLOSSARY OF PHILANTHROPIC ACRONYMS AND TERMS
http://www-lib.iupui.edu/special/dict.html
Courtesy of IUPUI Libraries.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GOALS, OUTCOMES, AND OBJECTIVES -- KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603161423/
http://charitychannel.com/article_6818.shtml
Funders do not use the same "dictionary" when defining the terms within RFA's. The definitions for Goals, Outcomes, Objectives, and Activities can vary dramatically by funder. What one funder considers an outcome another may deem an objective. In some cases your goal may actually be an outcome. The terms represent a set of indicators you are using to identify desired change and to measure that change. Practical advice by Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Grants and Foundations Review, Aug 5, 2003. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GOLDEN TIPS FOR GETTING THAT GRANT
http://www.plant-talk.org/stories/12grants.html
Plant Talk - The Bulletin for the National Tropical Botantical Garden has a quick, one-page discussion of key tips on how to get funded. It will only take you a few minutes to read it, but it will yield a lot of valuable information. Highlighting the tips, might give you a different perspective on the critical issues you need to keep in mind as you go forward with an application.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GRANT FUNDS: MONEY IS WHERE YOU FIND IT
http://www.clede.com/Articles/Police/grants.htm
An online article by Bill Clede appearing in the July 1996 issue of Law and Order. Focuses on providing advice to local police departments on how to go about finding grant money.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GRANT HELP see GRANTHELP

GRANT PROPOSAL . COM, see GRANTPROPOSAL.COM

GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT (Michigan State University Library)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/crsrpt.htm
GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT (Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California)
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/crs430.htm
This Congressional Research Service report offers suggestions for finding appropriate sources of Federal and private project funding. It describes major components of the written grant proposal and gives basic guidelines for developing, organizing, and writing the proposal.
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING LEADERSHIP MANUAL
http://www.investinneighborhoods.com/grants.html
Courtesy of Invest in Neighborhoods, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH).
(Last checked 04/21/05)

GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING: LINKS, RESOURCES, AND COLUMNS
http://www.wilbers.com/grants.htm
Advice from Stephen Wilburs. Arti