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Tis the Season for Nonprofit Fundraising Risk
Articles in a two part series discuss the legal and risk implications of seeking charitable contributions during the giving season.
Resources on Federal and State Funding
Four resources to help you with federal and state funding opportunities.
Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
Overview of the key components of a grant proposal with tips on how to present your case effectively.
Where can I find emergency funding for my nonprofit?
The Foundation Center can point you to resources to find possible funders and useful advice.
The Legal, Ethical and Practical Pitfalls of Incentive Compensation for Fundraising Professionals
The legal, ethical, and practical reasons why individuals soliciting charitable contributions for nonprofit organizations should not be compensated based on fundraising results
Nonprofit Auctions: A Complete Compliance Guide and Sample Forms
A complete compliance guide and five sample forms related to conducting charity auctions.
Charitable Solicitation Licensing Information
Find answers to your questions about Charitable Solicitation License (CSL), who needs it, and how to apply.
Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Nonprofit?
Before you join the crowdfunding frenzy, it is important to ask yourself the following question: Is crowdfunding right for your nonprofit? The answer is: it depends.
How to Use Crowd-Funding Sites to Raise Money for Your Non-Profit
Crowdfunding websites for nonprofits: what they are, and how your organization can use them to raise more money quickly and efficiently.
Donor Bill of Rights
Best practices for managing your organization's relationship with its donors.
A Guide for Long Term Donor Cultivation
Nonprofits that establish themselves as a donor's favorite charity are more likely to receive greater support from the donor—not just in terms of financial contributions, but also through sharing information, volunteering, event participation, and issue advocacy.
Sample In-Kind Contribution Policy
Sample language for writing your organization's policy and procedures for accepting in-kind contributions.
Sample Gift Acceptance Policies
Sample gift acceptance policies from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center.
Tips for Effective Grantee Relations
Tips for establishing and sustaining Grantor-Grantee relationships by the Center's President Emeritus, Jane Kendall.
How to Start an Endowment
A series of articles on considerations for whether to start an endowment and how to go about doing it.