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Receipt for Cash Donation Template

This template for a receipt for a cash donation can save you some time.

Reasons to Give to My Organization Worksheet

Complete this worksheet in the boardroom to help board members Think through and write down ideas to formulate their "elevator speech."

Special Event Types: Pros and Cons

There are many types of special events that you can hold and each one offers positives and negatives. Use this tool to help you in making your...

Preparation Guide for an Effective Event

Let's hold a fundraising event! It sounds so simple, but it's not. Use this guide for planning your event, making it successful and staying sane.

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Potential Funding Partner Matrix

Use this matrix as a convenient way to keep track of potential funders and deadlines as well as aligning funder priorities to individual programs.

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Potential Corporate Sponsor Matrix

Use this chart to develop an at-a-glance strategy for your corporate sponsorships.

Positioning Your Grant Request for the Best Results

Submitting a proposal to a foundation requires some preparation to increase your chances of success. Keeping these steps in mind can make a big...

Nonprofit Funding Models

There is no one-size-fits-all model of funding. This document reviews a number of models as identified in an SSIR article.

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Multi-Year Pledge Form

Use theses templates to develop your own pledge form.

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Making the Case - Preparation Worksheet

Use this form to prepare for an initial phone call to a foundation regarding funding for a new project.