Fundraising
Networking to Find Potential Donors for Fundraising
Summary of Today’s Training Many grassroots leaders feel their local relationships are not enough to fund their program, so they need outside donors. The best way to meet outside donors is networking, which means meeting new people through the people you already know. Networking is like building a spider web: you start with close connections,…
Read MoreYour Relationships are the Key to Successful Fundraising
Summary of this Fundraising Training Most grassroots fundraising begins with relationships, not strangers. Large nonprofits often fundraise for years from an existing donor list. If you do not have a list like that, start with the people you already know. Make a simple list of friends, family, and professional connections. Reconnect when needed, share your…
Read MoreHow to Build Confidence in Fundraising
Summary of This Fundraising Training Many community leaders feel intimidated by fundraising or discouraged by past attempts. Confidence comes before skill. It is the foundation of becoming a successful fundraiser. Learn fundraising by observing other organizations. Understand the difference between soft asks and hard asks, and how respectful follow-up works in different cultural contexts. Practice…
Read MoreResponsible & Ethical Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful tool that shapes how we view the world. When we share the stories of others, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized, we carry a responsibility. Whether we are deciding how a service is provided to a community, how resources are allocated, or how people are portrayed in photos, videos, or…
Read MoreWhat is a fiscal sponsor?
Many community leaders approach Cultivate asking for financial support. Though we cannot give grants or other financial support to people in our program, we do help them find a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsorship is an important aspect for community organizations seeking support from donors in the USA. Here is a section of our Introduction to…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Funding for International Development
There are many challenges international development organizations face. Often, they work in a context where poverty and oppression are commonplace for most members of the community, and where the lack of infrastructure, good governance, and human resources creates even more difficulties. However, for most nonprofits and NGOs, having adequate funding is still the biggest challenge…
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