clipped from www.indianngos.com| Sponsorships What About Corporate Sponsorships? How can I Find an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? (Revised on 3/11/97) summary: There are free hosting services. But for a website that can be a real resource, it may be better to find the money to pay the relatively small costs involved. Grantwriting What characterizes a good proposal? (Revised on 10/5/99) summary: A close connection with the purposes of the funding is critical. Other factors matter too. Sources of information for grantwriting and research. (8/30/96) summary: Preparation is needed to make the most of help from professionals in fundraising. The Grantsmanship Center (Revised on 8/18/96) summary: What should you look for in a fundraiser? How and how much should they be paid? Fundraising Where are useful nonprofit & fundraising resources on the net? (Revised on 5/9/00) summary: An annotated list of resources of interest or use to nonprofits. Information on Fundraising in the UK. summary: WWW page for UK charity fundraisers. Are events really a good way to raise money for an organization? What about using the Internet for Fundraising? (Revised on 8/2/99) What works in fundraising from local businesses? summary: Tips for contacting potential supporters. Practical Issues about Percentage Fees (5/31/96) summary: Reasons why agencies should not be tempted to enter into such arrangements. How Can We Use the Internet for Fundraising (Revised on 8/6/99) summary: Eric Mercer prepared a comprehensive discussion of this question in October 1998. We also have a catalog of Internet services that may be useful to nonprofits. Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Bars Percent Fees (Revised on 11/9/98) summary: ECFA -- http://www.ecfa.org/ -- certifies and audits the financial affairs of about 800 Evangelical Organizations. In 1998, ECFA's standards were revised to bar percentage fees. Can Fundraisers be Paid a Percent of the Amount Raised? (Revised on 8/26/98) summary: This is a highly controversial issue on which the professional associations are unanimously agreed that such arrangements are unethical. Many views are expressed in this item. The Philanthropic Giving Index (Revised on 1/20/99) summary: IU's Center on Philanthropy calculates an index of the confidence of fund-raising executives. How Can the Internet Help with Fundraising? (Revised on 9/23/00) summary: By lowering costs and improving retention. What to do before the grantwriter comes? (Revised on 4/25/01) summary: Preparation is needed to make the most of help from professionals in fundraising. How will the Net Affect the work of Fundraisers? (Revised on 8/11/99) summary: Early discussions of many possible ways for fundraisers to use the net. Adam Corson-Finnerty has more recently developed a comprehensive website on the subject at http://www.fund-online.com/. How to Get Celebrities to Help summary: To recruit a celebrity to help with PR for your organization, try to find a celebrity with a personal connection to your cause. Then give them plenty of info about your organization and explain what's in it for them. summary: Questions and answers on effective uses of direct mail. How effective is a newsletter as a development tool? (6/9/96) summary: If used correctly, newsletters can be a valuable fundraising tool. What about equipment for telemarketing? Training? Etc? summary: Find a friendly stock or real estate brokerage firm for phone equipment and look for consultants to train callers or trainers. Is it necessary to pay for telemarketing services from a firm? (Revised on 11/21/00) summary: If volunteers are properly trained, it may not be necessary to hire a telemarketing firm. Can there be a separate board dedicated to fund raising? (Revised on 1/14/99) summary: In some situations, a group that does nothing but fund raising may be a very useful approach. How Can We Use Helping.org to Get Online Donations (Revised on 10/11/00) summary: The website http://www.helping.org/ allows donors to forward money to any recognized charity. Here's how to make a link from your website. What to Look for in an Online Donation Service (Revised on 4/18/01) summary: There are several different ways suppliers have organized support for online donations. Here are some suggestions on how to choose among them. What about 'charity malls' or 'shop-to-give' websites? (Revised on 6/27/01) summary: Discussions of the pros and cons of encouraging supporters to do their online purchasing at websites that support charities with part of their revenue. Is it Worth it to Set Things Up to Receive Donations by Chargecard? summary: It is cost effective to allow donors to charge donations; they give slightly more, can arrange monthly installments, and the organization may save on printing and postage. Can nonprofits use direct fax to fundraise? summary: For some applications, broadcast fax can be a successful fundraising tool. Aren't telemarketing volunteers or canvassers a special breed? summary: An effective telemarketing volunteer can be anyone who supports your organization and has its best interests at heart. 'Canvassers' are paid to do telemarketing. What are the disadvantages of using a telemarketing firm? summary: The key disadvantage to using telemarketing firms is the percentage of each pledged donation which they collect as a fee. How can a community radio station find funds for new equipment? summary: Extensive discussion of ideas for soliciting donations to fund new equipment for a radio station. Many ideas would be applicable to campaigns for capital equipment or other similar fundraising situations. Can special events raise money with little cost? (Revised on 4/12/01) summary: Events are rarely successful until they have become well-established. Are Ratios Useful? For Donors? For the Community? (Added 2/24/96) summary: When should donors be concerned about average costs (ratios) in evaluating the performance of organizations which seek donations as one of the ways they raise the money they need to operate? summary: Excerpts pertaining to fees for consulting from the National Society of Fund Raising Executives' Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice What about calculating fund raising ratios? (Revised on 12/31/95) summary: These calculations are more difficult to interpret than they might appear. The First Thread -- Is there a substitute? (Revised on 12/31/95) summary: Ideas for using existing auction facilities as a fund-raising tool. How to Accept Donations Online Using Credit Cards (Revised on 8/1/98) summary: There are basically three ways to do this. This essay explains the differences and lists some online resources for further investigation. Although the focus is on accepting donations, the advise is useful for other transactions a. ... Background Books on the Nonprofit Sector (Revised on 1/19/99) summary: A classified list of standard works on the principal themes of interest available through the Nonprofit Library at http://www.nonprofits.org/lib/bib2.html A Classified List of Key Texts (Revised on 1/22/99) summary: Prepared by a former student at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. Is telemarketing generally a useful fundraising strategy? (Revised on 2/10/00) summary: Telemarketing can be a very useful strategy. What is Cause Marketing? (Revised on 3/9/01) summary: Two marketing firms explain in their words what cause marketing is and how to launch a cause marketing campaign. summary: A description of a firm that works on fundraising for unusual causes. summary: No longer being published (1998). How can I determine my program costs easily? (Revised on 5/9/00) summary: A number of factors need to be considered when determining program costs. Can we use a commercial online service to seek donations? (Revised on 8/1/98) summary: This is a complicated question. The answer depends in part on what the online service does for you and other people. This essay explores the issue in detail. How to Choose a Web Hosting Agent for Online Fundraising (Revised on 8/1/98) summary: There are many organizations that provide services to nonprofits that are designed to help raise money on the World-Wide Web. This essay offers some suggestions about how to evaluate their offerings and choose among them. summary: The Uniform Registration Statement is accepted by many states. See http://www.nonprofits.org/library/gov/urs What should we look for in a fundraiser? (Revised on 1/19/00) summary: What should you look for in a fundraiser? How and how much should they be paid? We can't afford a full office and staff. Where can we turn? (Revised on 12/31/95) summary: Try the Tides Foundation in San Francisco.
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