Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work

Written with fledgling or grassroots organizations in mind, this book is packed with practical as well as legal guidance on every aspect of getting financial support for one’s charitable organization, whether from foundations, individual donors, through special events or using online methods such as crowdfunding. 

ISBN-13: 9781413329896

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: NOLO

Publication Date: 08-30-2022

Pages: 384

Product Dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

Ilona Bray, J.D. is an award-winning author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in immigration law, real estate, and nonprofit fundraising. She has been quoted as a real estate expert in publications across the country, including Money Magazine, Kiplinger, the New York Times, the Boston Herald, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Many of her books are consistent Nolo bestsellers, among them Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits, U.S. Immigration Made Easy, and Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. She particularly enjoys interviewing people and weaving their stories into her books. Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London. She received her law degree and a Master's degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the Universityof Washington. In her spare time she enjoys writing children’s books, going to open houses, and gardening.

Table of Contents

1. Your Fundraising Companion 2. Fundraising Tools 3. Developing Your Fundraising Plan 4. Attracting Individual Supporters 5. How to Keep the Givers Giving 6. Midscale and Major Donors 7. Funds From the Great Beyond: Bequests and Legacy Gifts 8. Special Events 9. Raising Money Through Business or Sales Activities 10. Seeking Grants From Foundations, Corporations, and Government 11. Creating Printed Communications Materials 12. Designing Your Website to Draw in Donors 13. Outreach by Traditional and Social Media Appendix Worksheets Index