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Resource Development
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Effective nonprofits develop mission-driven strategies and partnerships to secure and grow their resources. Effective Nonprofits determine an appropriate funding model that fits within their business model and employ policies and practices to ensure mission achievement.
Professional Development and Learning
Resources:
See Legal, Compliance & Transparency for Fiscal Sponsorship Resources.
Virtual Fundraising (NAO business affiliate members that specialize in serving nonprofits)
- Justin Timm Auction Service – Justin Timm - justintimmauctionservice@gmail.com
- Raise Agent - Lauren Clark - lauren@raiseagent.com
- Spirit Media - William Dolan - bill@spiritmedia.com
- SWAIM Strategies - Sam Swaim - sam@swaimstrategies.com
- The Osborne Group - Laurel McCombs - lmcombs@theosbornegroup.com
- The Ostara Group - Ali Marcus - ali@ostaragroup.com
- Treadway Events & Entertainment - Brandon Treadway - info@treadwayevents.com
Fundraising
- Giving Tuesday - The Guide to Giving Tuesday for All Nonprofits Big and Small - Nonprofit Ready*
- Giving Tuesday - 2020 Giving Tuesday Resources for Nonprofits - Kindful
- Monthly Giving Resource Center - DonorPerfect (August 2020)
- Monthly Giving Communications Template Kit - DonorPerfect (August 2020)
- 5 Email Marketing Must-Do's to Boost Nonprofit Donations - Nonprofit PRO (Article)
- 13 Lucky Year-End Fundraising Tips - Bloomerang (Guide)
- An Exercise that Raises Money While You Do It! - GuideStar (Tool)
- Capital Campaigns - The Quick And Painless Beginner‘s Guide - GrantSpace (Guide)
- Ethical Fundraising - National Council of Nonprofits (Guide)
- Fundraing - GrantSpace (Training, Tips & Tools)
- Fundraising - National Council of Nonprofits (Guide, Tools, Templates)
- Fundraising & Finances - Free Management Library (Resource Guide)
- Fundraising 101 - Fundraising on a Mission (List)
- Fundraising Resources Library - Network for Good (Guide, Toolkit, Templates)
- How to Set Up an E-commerce Store and Raise Money - GrantSpace (Tool)
- How to Set Up an Email Welcome Series to Engage New Donors - GrantSpace (Guide)
- If You Build It They Will Come - Creating a Culture of Fundraising - GIFT (Blog)
- Introduction to Fundraising Planning - NonprofitReady (Video)*
- Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkit - Nolo (Toolkit)
- Nonprofits in Rural America: Overcoming the Resource Gap - The Bridgespan Group (Article)
- Roles in Fundraising - Fundraising on a Mission (Snapshot)
- Year-end Fundraising Resources, Checklists & Templates - DonorPerfect
Fundraising by the Board
- 20 Ideas for Board Members - Fundraising on a Mission (List)
- Asking Styles: Boost Your Board's Fundraising - Train Your Board (Blog)
- Board Fundraising Policy: Key Elements, Practical Tips & Sample Policy - BoardSource
- Challenge Your Board, Raise More Money - GuideStar (Tool)
- How to Train Your Board Members into Effective Fundraisers - Train Your Board (Video)
- The Unspoken Truth About Boards and Fundraising - Train Your Board (Blog)
- Three Levels of Fundraising Involvement for a Board - Fundraising on a Mission (Snapshot)
- What is the Board's Role in Fundraising - GrantSpace (Guide)
Charitable Solicitation Compliance
- Charitable Solicitation Compliance - Harbor Compliance & National Council of Nonprofits (pdf)
- Charitable Solicitation Registration - National Council of Nonprofits (Guide)
- Fundraising Compliance Guide - Harbor Compliance (Guide)
- State Registration Services - Affinity Fundraising Registration
Grant & Funding Resources
- NAO Member Benefit - Grant Station Membership Value Program (MVP) ($75 low member cost)
- Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits - NonprofitReady (Video)*
- Grant Proposal Writing - Nonprofit Ready (Mobile Guide)*
- Grant Proposal Training & Webinars - The Grantsmanship Center
- Nonprofit Management & Fundraising Resources - Oregon Community Foundation (OCF Website)
- Oregon Funding Opportunities - NAO (NAO Website)
- Oregon Funding Resources - The Grantsmanship Center (TGC Website)
- Foundation Advocacy Grants: What Grantees Need to Know - Boulder Advocacy
Donations & Gifts
- Donation and Gift Policy - Nonprofit Risk Management Center (Sample)
- Donation Policy and Controversial Donations - NEO Law Group (Guide)
- Donation Policy - Children's Hunger Fund (Sample)
- Donation Policy - Special Olympics (Sample)
- Gift Acceptance Policies - Grantspace (Templates)
- Gift acknowledgements - Saying ‘thank you’ to donors - National Council of Nonprofits (Tool)
- Overview of Gift Acceptance - National Council on Nonprofits (Article and Guide)
- Understanding In-Kind Contributions - MissionBox (Article)
Donor Relationships
- 20 Ideas for the Cultivation of Prospects and Stewardship of Donors - Fundraising on a Mission (List)
- 20 Questions to Get Better Donor Relationships and Be a Better Leader - Bloomerang (Blog)
- 7 Best Practices to Engage and Retain Donors for Nonprofits - GrantSpace (Blog)
- Is Your Mission in Jeopardy? How you can build and fortify your donor base - Human Investing (Article)
- What Does It Take to Create a "Culture of Philanthropy?" - Haas, Jr. Fund (Article)
Donor Management Systems
- A Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems - TechImpact
- Choosing the Right Donor Management Software through TechSoup
- Donation Management Software Search - Capterra
- Donor Management Systems: The Essentials for Nonprofits - Nonprofit Ready (Video)*
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Philanthropy
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Effective Philanthropy - Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (Guide)
- Foundations Facilitate Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits - D5 Coalition (Guide)
Reports
- NAO's 2020 State of the Sector Report - NAO
- Oregon's Nonprofits in 2019 - State of Oregon Employment Department
- 2018 Year-End Charitable Giving in Oregon - Association of Fundraising Professionals of Oregon and SW Washington and NAO (Report)
- Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018 - Giving USA (Report)
- Trends in Northwest Giving 2019 - Philanthropy Northwest (Report)
- 2019 The State of Grantseeking - GrantStation (Report)
- 2019 DAF Report - National Philanthropic Trust (Report)
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