Monthly Archives: March 2009

Fundraising: building relationships with local businesses (part two)

Article Courtesy FastTrack Fundraising
In the previous article are some suggestions on how to establish partnerships with local businesses. This is an important task, because these are great sources of support in terms of financial assistance, in-kind help, discounts and prizes. They can also play a significant role in helping your organization integrate into the community.
If [...]

The Forgotten Step - Strategies For New Nonprofits to Get Their First Money on the Books

I am frequently contacted by new organizations trying to secure grants. When I say “new” I mean brand new with zero budgets. Perhaps you are one of them? You have a great cause, a 501(c)(3) status, and no money to move forward. Many new projects believe grants are the best way to get off the [...]

Fundraising: building partnerships with local businesses (part one)

Article Courtesy FastTrack Fundraising
Whatever the nature of your organization is, it is important to establish partnerships with local businesses. These are a great source of support, capable of providing financial assistance, in-kind help and prizes. Here are some ideas for building partnerships with your local businesses:
* Introduce the key members of [...]