Resource Library: Fundraising and Resource Development

There are several grant research tools with different strengths. To help nonprofits navigate the confusing world of grant research databases, we explored some of the available tools.

How can we continue to raise money successfully? For the most part, we see the answer to that question as, “Have a plan, work the plan.”

Paid development staff is an investment in a nonprofit’s revenue growth. It takes time to get up to speed, cultivate relationships, and implement a strategy. Here are some factors to consider.

If you only get one chance to make a good first impression, how can you make the most of an introductory meeting with a potential new funder?

Keeping an eye on trends can inform the work we do, but real-world experience will differ for each nonprofit. Some nonprofits will see decreases in giving, while others will celebrate record years.

Total charitable giving to support the work of nonprofits dropped 10.5 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, according to Giving USA’s new report. Giving by individuals fell by an even steeper rate.

Legacy giving can help your nonprofit establish long-term sustainability while engaging donors in the life of your organization.

The Jackson County Legislature recently approved a Resolution committing to spending $70.4 million in remaining dollars from the County’s $137 million allocation under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Many of those dollars will flow to charitable nonprofits.