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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
Resource Topics On This Page:
1. Charitable Solicitation Compliance
2. Fundraising General
3. Fundraising by Category
4. Fundraising by the Board
5. Fundraising - Virtual Service Providers
6. Grant & Funding Resources
7. Donor-Advised Funds
8. Donor Engagement
9. Donor Management Systems
10. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Philanthropy
11. Philanthropy Reports
Fiscal Sponsorship - See Legal, Compliance & Transparency
1. Charitable Solicitation Compliance
- Charitable Contributions Disclosure Requirements - IRS
- Charitable Solicitation Compliance - Harbor Compliance & National Council of Nonprofits
- Charitable Solicitation Registration - National Council of Nonprofits
- Fundraising Compliance Guide - Harbor Compliance
2. Fundraising General
- 5 Best Practices to Strengthen Your Fundraising Cycle - GuideStar
- Fundrasing - GrantSpace
- Fundraising - National Council of Nonprofits
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Ethical Fundraising - National Council of Nonprofits
- Fundraising - Free Management Library
- Fundraising Strategy Assessment - Double The Donation
- How Gift Range Chart Can Help Small Nonprofits Raise More Money - Bloomerang
- Introduction to Fundraising Planning - NonprofitReady (Video)*
- Major Gift Fundraising for Small Nonprofits - Bloomerang
- Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkit - Nolo
3. Fundraising by Category
- Capital Campaigns: The Quick And Painless Beginner‘s Guide - GrantSpace
- Donation/Gift Acceptance: Gift Acceptance Policies - National Council on Nonprofits
- Donation/Gift Acceptance: Gift Acceptance Policies - NEO Law Group
- Donation/Gift Acceptance: Gift Acceptance Policies - Grantspace
- Donation/Gift Acceptance: Sample Gift Acceptance Policies - Nonprofit Risk Management Center
- Donation/Gift Acceptance: Donation Policy - Children's Hunger Fund
- Donation/Gift Acceptance: Donation Policy - Special Olympics
- Donor Gift Range Chart: The Balance Small Business
- Donor Table of Gifts Template: The Osborne Group
- Email Marketing: Email Marketing to Boost Nonprofit Donations - Nonprofit PRO
- Email Marketing: Seting Up Email Welcome Series to Engage Donors - GrantSpace
- E-Commerce: How to Set Up an E-commerce Store and Raise Money - GrantSpace
- Giving Tuesday: Resources for Nonprofits & Charities - America's Charities
- Monthly Giving: Resource Center - DonorPerfect
- Year-End Fundraising: Checklists & Templates - DonorPerfect
4. Fundraising by the Board
- Board Engagement Plan & Script - The Osborne Group
- Board Fundraising Policy: Key Elements - BoardSource
- Challenge Your Board, Raise More Money - GuideStar
- The Unspoken Truth About Boards and Fundraising - Train Your Board
- What is the Board's Role in Fundraising - GrantSpace
5. Fundraising - Virtual Service Providers: NAO business affiliate members that serve nonprofits.
- Justin Timm Auction Service – contact Justin Timm
- Raise Agent - contact Lauren Clark
- Spirit Media - contact William Dolan
- SWAIM Strategies - contact Sam Swaim
- The Osborne Group - contact Laurel McCombs
- The Ostara Group - contact Ali Marcus
- Treadway Events & Entertainment - contact Brandon Treadway
6. Grant & Funding Resources
- NAO Member Benefit - GrantStation Membership (low member cost)
- Funding Opportunities in Oregon - NAO
- Funding Sources in Oregon - The Grantsmanship Center
- Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits - NonprofitReady (Video)*
- Foundation Advocacy Grants: What Grantees Need to Know - Boulder Advocacy
- Grant Proposal Writing - Nonprofit Ready (Mobile Guide)*
- Grant Proposal Training & Webinars - The Grantsmanship Center
- Grant Resources - Grant Professionals Association
- Grant Writing Service Providers - NAO Business Affiliate Directory
- Nonprofit Management & Fundraising Resources - Oregon Community Foundation
7. Donor-Advised Funds
- Donor-Advised Funds: The Basics - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Donor-Advised Funds: What Nonprofits Need to Know - Nonprofit Pro
- 5 Things You Might Not Know About Donor-Advised Funds - Rose City Philanthropy
8. Donor Engagement
- 21 Remote, Virtual & Digital Engagement Opportunities - The Osborne Group
- Asking Strategic Questions - The Osborne Group
- Donor Engagement Cycle: How to Engage With Your Donors - DonorBox
- Donor Engagement Strategy Playbook - CauseVox
- Donor Stewardship Guide: Creating Lifelong Donors in Six Steps - Qgiv
- How to Engage With Your Donors - DonorBox
- How to Make a Donor Stewardship Plan - Freewill
- Entering the Era of Donor Engagement - Bloomerang (e-book)
9. Donor Management Systems
- A Consumers Guide to Low Cost Fundraising Systems - TechImpact
- Choosing the Right Donor Management Software - TechSoup
- Donation Management Software Search - Capterra
- Donor Management Systems: The Essentials for Nonprofits - Nonprofit Ready (Video)*
10. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Philanthropy
- Diversity, Inclusion, & Effective Philanthropy - Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
- Foundations Facilitate DEI: Partnering w/Community & Nonprofits - D5 Coalition
11. Philanthropy Reports
- 2021 The State of Grantseeking - GrantStation
- 2020 Charitable Giving Report - Blackbaud Institute
- 2020 DAF Report - National Philanthropic Trust
Nonprofit Sector Reports - Communications Resource Page
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