Monday, February 10, 2020

Partnering and fundraising

In order for non-profits  to reach their goals, collaboration with other organizations and fundraising is crucial.

I have compiled some very practical information below related to this matter with some additional resources for further study such as recommended websites and books.

Partnering and potential partners

According to the Christian organization visionSynergy, which is a ministry which fosters collaborative evangelism efforts among Christians:
We are convinced that Christians are called to work together, and after 30 years experience with more than a hundred major ministry partnerships around the world, we can confidently say that collaboration is the single best strategy for addressing the most pressing needs in the world today. 
Collaboration is the key that reduces the duplication of our efforts, maximizes the impact of our ministries, and strengthens the credibility of our witness for Christ.

Another reason I suggest partnering with others as that makes fundraising easier. Grants often are often obtained due to collaboration.

(More info on visionSynergy: For Christian nonprofits, there is a Christian nonprofit which is a matchmaker in terms of helping Christian organizations find ministry partners for collaboration called visionSynergy and they focus on helping Christian organizations reach people in critical areas where they are still many people who are not Christians.)


Average fundraising cost per dollar raised - statistics 

Fundaising costs per dollar raised 

Christian fundraising and general fundraising training


General fundraising training:



Association of Fundraising Professionals

Fundraising videos

Fundraising videos - general

Fundraising videos series - Kirsten Bullock 

Fundraising series - Martha Stewart

Institute of Fundraising series

Donor prospect research

Donor relations and communications

Fundraising communications

Psychology of giving and donors

Foundation Grant Prospect Research

Major donors series

Fundraising events - playlist

Fundraiser events - series put out by a fundraising company


Key fundraiser skill sets and knowledge

Key Fundraiser Skill Sets and knowledge

The 3 skills of an effective fundraiser

10 Qualities of a Successful Fundraiser

New Study Questions Level of Fundraising Skills, Organizational Support for Philanthropy


Christian fundraising for individuals trying to raise support (missionary fundraising, etc.)

 Missionary fundraising


 Peer to peer fundraising/crowdfunding

Peer-to-peer fundraising is any fundraising effort that relies on peers reaching out to each other on behalf of a cause. 

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Primer For Nonprofits

Donor psychology in North America

Cygnus Donor Survey

Fundraising websites


Online Crowdfunding: 

 Indiegogo and online non-profit fundraising via crowdfunding
6 Crowdfunding Myths for Christians to consider


Web resources on grants

Grantwriting myths

Grantwriting general guidelines

Why grant wrtiing is not all about the writing

Grantwriting myths

Grant writing courses and how to break into the lucrative field of grantwriting

How to Break into the Lucrative World of Grant Writing

Christian Grant writing organizations 


- Raised over $100,000,0000 via grant writing

-  Return on investment is 10 to 1.  For every dollar spent, $10 raised. 

 - Dr. Rodman has written hundreds of proposals, secured millions of dollars as a consultant, has had over 80% of his proposals funded, and has secured over 90% of the dollars for which he has applied.

- Usually takes 3 months to get grant and then 6 more months for the money to dispurse.  So 9 months total. 

-  Has two packages. Small and large. $12,000 for the larger package. The larger package gets the grant plus teaches the organization how to do it on their own. 

- Also, sells a $89 Christian grant directory.
Books on fundraising


In order to accomplish your goals, I think fundraising will have to be done.

"We may take it then that an army...without provisions it is lost; without bases of supply it is lost." - Sun Tzu

Below is a recommended reading list I compiled:

1. Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work

2. The Everything Grant Writing Book: Create the perfect grant proposal to raise the funds you need

3. Grant writing secrets revealed - 25 Experts Share Their Art, Science, & Secrets (free copy application:  Free copy application - Grant writing secrets revealed - 25 Experts Share Their Art, Science, & Secrets ).

4. Relationship Fundraising: A Donor Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money

5. Fundraising on the Internet: The ePhilanthropyFoundation.org's Guide to Success Online

6. People to People Fundraising: Social Networking and Web 2.0 for Charities

7. The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Thousands(If Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars With Email

8. Fundraising When Money Is Tight: A Strategic and Practical Guide to Surviving Tough Times and Thriving in the Future

9. Nonprofit Internet Strategies: Best Practices for Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising Success

10.  Grant Writing Demystified

11.  Grants for Christian Ministries and More (Christian Foundation Grants Library)

Fundraising training and certification of training 

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Program 

 CRFRE International

CRFE Recommended Reading list

Quotes on the importance of obtaining and managing the resources to carry out a mission

 “Allocate your resources wisely for all men have been endowed with abilities that are more than sufficient to accomplish even the greatest of their dreams.” ― Stella Payton

"The history of war proves that nine out of ten times an army has been destroyed
because its supply lines have been cut off...” -- General Douglas MacArthur
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