Fundraising Resources

 

Strategies for Social Change® is committed to helping nonprofits excel. In addition to providing customized capacity building services, SSC continually informs clients about new resources and trends affecting the nonprofit sector.  We have researched and developed valuable lists of free or low cost resources available for nonprofits; a partial listing of fundraising resources is provided below.

 

Relevant Periodicals, Journals and Newsletters


Chronicle of Philanthropy

A one year subscription (24 issues) $72.00 entitles you to a bi-weekly newspaper, full access to the website and news updates sent by email. More affordable electronic subscriptions are also available.

1255 Twenty-Third Street N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: (202) 466-1200
www.philanthropy.com

Crain's New York Business

A weekly newspaper - one year print subscription $59.79/electronic edition $35.

711 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 210-0100
Fax: (212) 210-0499
www.crainsnewyork.com

Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training

Practical tips and tools to help you raise money for your organization. Subscription fees are on a sliding scale (varying upon organization’s budget and the length of duration).

GIFT
1904 Franklin Street, Suite 705

Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 452-4520
www.grassrootsfundraising.org/

Grants Action News

The New York State Assembly website provides information on state and federal grants.

1 Commerce Plaza, Suite 1125
Albany, NY 12260
Tel: (518) 455-4218
www.assembly.state.ny.us/gan/

The Grantsmanship Center Magazine

The Grantsmanship Center Magazine is mailed FREE of charge to staff of nonprofit organizations and government agencies. It contains information about grants and organizational development issues.

P.O. Box 17220
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 482-9860
Fax: (213) 482-9863
www.tgci.com/magazine.shtml

The Foundation Center

Use the library or online databases to research funding opportunities. The Foundation Center also offers professional development opportunities for grantseekers such as seminars on proposal writing.

79 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003-3076
Tel: (212) 620-4230
Fax: (212) 691-1828
www.foundationcenter.org

 

Fundraising Related Websites


Foundation Research

The Foundation Center, www.foundationcenter.org
Philanthropy New York, www.philanthropynewyork.org
Philanthropy Journal, www.philanthropyjournal.org
Philanthropy News Network, www.pnnonline.org

Form 990

Guidestar, www.guidestar.org

 

Government Research

NY State:
New York State Home Page, www.state.ny.us
Grants Action News, www.assembly.state.ny.us/gan/

Corporate Research

Hoovers, www.hoovers.com
Forbes, www.forbes.com

Books on Fundraising


Joan Flanagan, The Grass Roots Fundraising Book: How to Raise Money in Your Community (Chicago: Contemporary Books Inc., 1992).

Jane C. Geeve, Guide to Proposal Writing, 3rd ed. (New York: The Foundation Center, 2001).

Kim Klein, Fundraising for Social Change, 4th ed. Rev. and Expanded Version (Oakland: Chardon Press, 2001).

Cheryl Carter New and James A. Quick, Grantseekers Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding, (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1998).

Michael Seltzer, Securing Your Organization’s Future: A Complete Guide to Fundraising Strategies (New York: The Foundation Center, 2001).

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