Your fundraising plan should be fully aligned with the mission and overall strategic effort of your organization. Fund development consists of more than just asking donors for money; it involves networking, building relationships, researching new funding prospects and emerging trends in philanthropy, and ensuring that the organization’s values and mission are being communicated effectively to the public. It is important to maintain current lists of potential funders and grant opportunities, as well as to consistently evaluate your development strategies to ensure that your tactics are effective and sustainable in the long run.
Below you will find web links to both local and national fundraising resources, as well as a list of recommended publications.
Local Resources
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Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts
A resource for Massachusetts funders and nonprofits; has a searchable database of Massachusetts funders for members and an extensive physical library of fundraising resources
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Grants Management Associates
Grants Management serves as a philanthropic advisor to a number of local foundations and has information on their grantmaking guidelines
National Resources
Publications
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Grassroots Fundraising Journal
The go-to publication for fundraising for smaller nonprofits; Kim Klein, one of the founders of the journal, is also the author of the classic book, Fundraising for Social Change (2006)
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