Good fundraising and marketing efforts motivate key audiences through meaningful and targeted information, stories, and opportunities. Fundraising and marketing plans should be aligned with your organization’s strategic plan and set a clear roadmap to raising the resources needed to support your mission.
NSP Resources
- Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) allow your organization to hire an experienced consultant to guide the board and staff through a fundraising or marketing planning process.
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The Fundraising Training Program aims to provide a meaningful and scientifically-based foundation of fundraising knowledge to position you and your nonprofit for future fundraising success. The program is designed to build your nonprofit's knowledge of fund development, and strengthen your board and staff fund development team. It consists of: 1) Four Group Convenings for staff and board teams to learn together about fund development concepts applicable for the successful implementation of a fund development program, and 2) Individual Coaching from an experienced fundraising consultant to help you apply your learning.
Other Resources
- TechImpact/Idealware offers free guides to donor management software, online communications, digital marketing and more.
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) provides support and resources in the area of fund development.
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Foundation Center Directory is a searchable database of local and national foundation grants. This resource may be accessed free of charge at the Hartford Public Library.
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Chronicle of Philanthropy includes the latest news and information on philanthropy.
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National Council of Nonprofits assembles tools and resources for nonprofits, including in the area of fundraising.
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Joyaux Associates has useful fundraising tools and resources.
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Tom Ahern has useful donor communications tools and resources.