Fundraising Plans & Practices
Harbor Compliance: Register for your Massachusetts Charitable Solicitation License
CapitalQuest: Materials, Training Guides, and Articles for Managing a Capital Campaign
Fundraiser Help: Sample Fundraising Letters
IRS Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements (.pdf)
National Council of Nonprofits (NCN): Ethical Fundraising
National Council of Nonprofits: Saying ‘Thank You’ to Donors
Society for Nonprofits: Fundraising Guide
Grants
View current grant and award opportunities.
AGM’s Common Proposal and Report forms
Candid Learning: Introduction to Proposal Writing Short Course
Free Management Library: Corporate Giving: Foundation Grants vs. Sponsorships
Non-Profit Guides: Grant-Writing Tools for Non-Profit Organizations
Nonprofit Hub: Don’t Start Writing Your Nonprofit Grant Until You Read This
For more on grants from the Free Management Library, click here.
Individual Donors and Annual Appeal
Fundraiser Help: Fundraising Letter Templates
MobileCause: 5 Incredible Annual Fund Appeal Strategies You Should Try
Nonprofit Expert: Developing an Annual Giving Program
Raffles and Legal Issues
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office: Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Gaming Events
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office: Guidance on Raffles
Special Events
Nonprofit Information: Virtual Fundraising: Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online
Wild Apricot: How to Run an Online Auction for Your Nonprofit
Sponsorships
Eventbrite: Perfecting Your Sponsorship Pitch Deck
National Council of Nonprofits: Corporate Sponsorship
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