Resources for growing results
Fundraising is a combination of art and science. The art is developing and deepening relationships with donors and volunteers that fulfill needs and goals. The science is having appropriate data and information.
Fundraising and philanthropy occur in response to the ongoing needs of nonprofit organizations and the donors. To achieve and maintain success, it is critical to be current on the issues in the fundraising field, trends in giving, and what is happening in the communities that nonprofits serve.
Here are valuable resources we rely on to enhance our knowledge and efforts in fundraising.
Publications / Books
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy (Referred to as “The Newspaper of the Nonprofit World.”)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Fundraising for Social Change, by Kim Klein - Providing hands-on, specific, and accessible fundraising techniques.
- Let’s Have Lunch Together, by Marshall Howard - Discussing how to reach out and build more powerful relationships to increase major giving.
Educational / Associations
- Association of Fundraising Professionals - The Greater Philadelphia Chapter holds seminars and workshops on a range of fundraising topics, plus an annual conference called the Franklin Forum.
- The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University’s School of Business - A capacity-builder for the nonprofit sector and can help strengthen nonprofit organizations and their leaders with a wide range of educational programs and consulting services.
- Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia - This group presents seminars, special programs, and annual conferences that address charitable planned giving.
- The Philadelphia Area Nonprofit Independent Consultants - An association of independent consultants whose participants offer a range of services to nonprofit organizations such as fundraising, communications, marketing, strategic planning, information technology, bookkeeping and office administration.
- The Foundation Center - Offering seminars and workshops and a comprehensive database of fundraising resources. In Southeastern PA, this database can be accessed for no-charge at Montgomery County College (Blue Bell campus) and The Free Library of Philadelphia.