by Funding For Good | Sep 8, 2025 | Fundraising and Grant Writing
Creating an annual fundraising plan is one of the most important parts of nonprofit strategy, management, and, of course, fundraising. But fundraising planning can also feel overwhelming, as there are many elements to consider—and many people counting on your...
by Funding For Good | Aug 23, 2024 | Fundraising and Grant Writing
Is your nonprofit ready for the year-end fundraising push? When I was a nonprofit development director, I used to dread Labor Day. Instead of enjoying the late summer weather, I’d be thinking about all the year-end fundraising work that needed to happen by...
by Funding For Good | Jul 28, 2021 | Fundraising and Grant Writing
Direct Mail Is Not Dead Is direct mail one of your funding streams, or would you like to consider adding it to your fundraising plan? Are you using direct mail but not finding it very successful? Direct mail response rates are five to nine times higher than any other...
by Funding For Good | Apr 12, 2017 | Fundraising and Grant Writing
When it comes to grants and your fundraising plan, people forget the second part. My first question for folks when they tell me they need grant money is, “Do you have a fundraising plan?” Most of the time, that answer is no.  For those rare birds who do...