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Fundraising

Fundraising is the process of securing donations, grants or sponsorships from donors to support a cause, project, or organisation. The donors can belong to categories such as: individuals, institutions or businesses.

Fundraising is crucial for non-profits as it provides the financial resources necessary to operate, deliver programs, and make a positive impact in their communities.

This category will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of:
1. Fundraising landscape and trends
2. Different segments of donors
3. Strategy and approaches towards fundraising
4. Donor outreach and communication
5. Fundraising processes and systems

Topics

Donor Outreach and Acquisition (2)

Donor Pitching and Communication (12)

Fundraising Strategy and Planning (14)

Retail Fundraising (20)

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Fundraising / Fundraising Strategy and Planning

Basic Sattva Consulting

Understanding the Non-profit Fundraising Landscape

Understanding the fundraising landscape and trends helps non-profits adapt to changing donor preferences, emerging fundraising channels, and evolving donor requirements. By staying informed about these trends, nonprofits can identify new opportunities, optimise their fundraising efforts and diversify revenue streams to maximise financial sustainability. It also helps non-profits tailor their fundraising strategies to effectively engage with […]

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Fundraising / Donor Pitching and Communication

Intermediate Sattva Consulting

Basics of Writing a Request for Proposals(RFP): Template

A request for proposal (RFP) serves as a formal invitation for donors to submit proposals outlining how they can support a non-profit’s initiatives or projects. A strong proposal can enhance the chances for RFP selection and need to include the following aspects: This resource includes a detailed proposal and budget template that contains the above […]

Fundraising / Donor Pitching and Communication

Intermediate Sattva Consulting

Basics of Writing a Request for Proposals(RFP)

A Request for Proposal (RFP) serves as a formal invitation for donors to submit proposals outlining how they can support a non-profit’s initiatives or projects. A strong proposal effectively communicates their mission, goals, and intended impact to potential funders. It helps attract funding, build credibility, and secure support for programs and initiatives, ultimately enabling non-profits […]

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Fundraising / Donor Pitching and Communication

Intermediate Studio Subu

Communication for Fundraising: Framework to Build your Narrative

Fundraising is all about building relationships, inspiring action, and conveying the impact of your organisation’s work. A strong organisation narrative plays a key role in helping non-profits establish identity, credibility, and emotional connection with stakeholders, including donors. An organisation narrative encompasses the overarching story, values, and impact of the organisation, communicated through compelling storytelling and […]

Fundraising / Donor Pitching and Communication

Basic Studio Subu

Communication for Fundraising

Fundraising is all about building relationships, inspiring action, and conveying the impact of your organisation’s work. A strong organisation narrative plays a key role in helping non-profits establish identity, credibility, and emotional connection with stakeholders, including donors. An organisation narrative encompasses the overarching story, values, and impact of the organisation, communicated through compelling storytelling and […]

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Fundraising / Donor Pitching and Communication

Basic IPN

Best Practices While Pitching to a Donor

Donor pitching refers to the process of presenting a persuasive case for financial support to potential donors, whether individuals, corporations, foundations, or government agencies. Donor pitching is important for NGOs as it allows them to effectively communicate their mission, impact, and funding needs to potential supporters. It may take may take various forms, including in-person […]

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Fundraising / Donor Pitching and Communication

Basic Sattva Consulting

How to Create a Pitch

Donor pitching refers to the process of presenting a persuasive case for financial support to potential donors, whether individuals, corporations, foundations, or government agencies. Donor pitching is important for NGOs as it allows them to effectively communicate their mission, impact, and funding needs to potential supporters. It may take may take various forms, including in-person […]

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Fundraising / Fundraising Strategy and Planning

Basic IPN

Examples of Fundraising Success Stories

Listening to fundraising success stories that demonstrate innovation, resilience, and impact can help your non-profit gain valuable insights, inspiration, and practical strategies to enhance your own fundraising efforts and achieve mission-driven goals. This resource includes stories shared by 3 non-profit leaders from Bhumi, Anushka Foundation and Satya Special School on the best practices they followed, […]

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Fundraising / Donor Outreach and Acquisition

Basic IPN

List of Potential Funding Sources

A strong donor pipeline is crucial for nonprofits as it provides a reliable source of funding. A non-profit organisation can greatly benefit from a comprehensive list of funding sources that they can easily access in case they need to pitch for funds. This resource provides a list of platforms that non-profits can leverage to access […]