Earlier this year I posted a resource roundup on election year activism for non profits.  Since then several bloggers have written about the fundraising lessons that can be gained from this year’s political campaigns.  Whether your cause has any relation to politics or not, these articles provide some great ideas and tips.
Here’s the links:
Fundraising Lessons [...]

Recently I posted about how awareness bracelets are still going strong as a fundraising and cause awareness item.  You can find bracelets in every color of the rainbow and in various styles.
Over the past few years the color pink has become well known as the symbol for breast cancer advocacy.  Many non profits use this [...]

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are sponsoring grant workshops across the country aptly titled Art and Science of Grant Writing Workshops.   These classes will include strategies for non profits to become more competitive for Federal grants.  Workshops are taking place in August and September so check out the schedule quick to [...]

I hear questions from people who want to start charities quite often. My first response is similar to what it would be if someone said they wanted to start a new business selling a gizmo that everyone “must have”. Just like in business, non profits need to have a reason for being that is [...]

I started out just looking for a basic grant writing 101 guide and was surprised to find so many resources available for free, even classes and full text books.
Even if you eventually hire a consultant or purchase training material, these resources will provide a good introduction to the basic terminology and concepts of grant funding. [...]