Two links worth sharing …
- From Katya’s Nonprofit Marketing Blog : “For decades, fundraising pros have relied on a ‘little blue book’ to inspire and inform their boards: The Raising of Money, 35 Essentials Every Trustee Should Know, by Jim Lord.” Go to Katya’s blog and click the link to download the “little blue book” for free.
- If you have not yet subscribed to The Grantsmanship Center’s e-mail newsletter, Centered, you should do it now. Each month’s newsletter contains a few short, information packed articles. Go to their home page and look for the “Join Our Mailing List” link on the left hand side.
Categories: Fundraising · Link Love · Resources
Tagged: Fundraising, grantseeking, Grantsmanship Center
The May 2009 edition of Successful Fundraising has short little gem of an article called, “Build Image Worthy of Major Gift Support.” The article says, “To attract sizable gifts, your nonprofit needs to be perceived as worthy of such gifts.”
Really think about that for a minute. “To attract sizable gifts, your nonprofit needs to be perceived as worthy of such gifts.” Does your nonprofit project an image of worthiness? Or does your nonprofit look like it is struggling? No one wants to invest in a sinking ship, especially in this economy.
- Is your organization financially stable?
- Has your organization had a balanced budget for a few years in a row?
- Does your organization have a financially capable and supportive board?
- Are your facilities well maintained?
- Are your clients satisfied?
- Does your organization have an adequate operating reserve?
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