Fundraising
Readings and class materials for Thursday, October 6, 2022
Readings
- Chapters 8 and 10 in Grobman, An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector (Grobman 2021)
- Pages 107–112 and 131–133 in chapter 6 in Peri H. Pakroo, Starting & Building a Nonprofit (Pakroo 2021) (the PDF for this is on iCollege under “Content”.)
- Snowball Fundraising, “Fundamental Grant Proposal Template: 8 Crucial Components”
Written response question
Discuss whether you feel that the general public is becoming more cynical or weary about the motivations behind nonprofit fundraising appeals. If yes, what steps can nonprofits take to reverse this weariness? If no, explain why not. (Answer in ≈150 words.)
Team prep work
What funding sources should your nonprofit draw on? Why those sources? You’ll spend class time deciding on your nonprofit’s main revenue sources. (Answer in ≈75 words.)
Online resources for fundraising and donor management
Slides
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