Resource Library: Fundraising and Resource Development

How can we continue to raise money successfully? For the most part, we see the answer to that question as, “Have a plan, work the plan.”

Paid development staff is an investment in a nonprofit’s revenue growth. It takes time to get up to speed, cultivate relationships, and implement a strategy. Here are some factors to consider.

If you only get one chance to make a good first impression, how can you make the most of an introductory meeting with a potential new funder?

Keeping an eye on trends can inform the work we do, but real-world experience will differ for each nonprofit. Some nonprofits will see decreases in giving, while others will celebrate record years.

Total charitable giving to support the work of nonprofits dropped 10.5 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, according to Giving USA’s new report. Giving by individuals fell by an even steeper rate.

Legacy giving can help your nonprofit establish long-term sustainability while engaging donors in the life of your organization.

National Council of Nonprofits Statement on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Recent reports from a variety of sources analyze giving data for 2020 and 2021 from several different datasets and points of view.