Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Getting tax-exempt status for your nonprofit organization is just the first step -- whether its mission will succeed depends entirely on your ability to raise money. Fortunately, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits will show you how.Featuring advice and stories from over 40 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, the 2nd edition of Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits explains how to:work with individual donorsplan special eventssolicit grants from foundations and corporationsget media coverageuse the Web to further fundraising goalsstart a side business to raise fundsand much moreThe 2nd edition also covers IRS rules and regulations, grassroots strategies for struggling nonprofits, the tools and staffing needed, and dozens of resources that you can take advantage of.Best of all, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits is written in plain English, cutting out the jargon and "consultant speak" that's all too common in many nonprofit books.List of FormsFundraising Worksheet 1: Sample Cost AnalysisFundraising Worksheet 2: Fundraising AssetsFundraising Worksheet 3: Fundraising Strategy ChartFundraising Worksheet 4: Mailing EvaluationFundraising Worksheet 5: Meeting ChecklistFundraising Worksheet 6: Projected Special Event ExpensesFundraising Worksheet 7: Projected Special Event IncomeFundraising Worksheet 8: Grantseeking ChartFundraising Worksheet 9: Grants WorksheetFundraising Worksheet 10: Check Your Website’s Fundraising EffectivenessFundraising Worksheet 11: Press Release Template