Additional Fundraising Resources

A list of books, websites and other resources found useful by grantseekers.

Books

1. Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Proposal Writing.
   By Andy Robinson (Chardon Press, 1996)
   Excellent examples and a thorough treatment of the proposal-writing process. While examples pertain to activist organizations, this book can serve any organization. A Center favorite.
2. Winning Grants Step by Step.
   By Mim Carlson (Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1995)
   Worksheets take the reader through the proposal-writing process. Text is not as comprehensive as the Robinson book, but excellent for those who learn through checklists and worksheets.
3. Program Planning & Proposal Writing, Expanded Version
   by Norman Kiritz. (The Grantsmanship Center, 1980)
   The low-cost entry in the field, at 47 pages this booklet is still gives excellent value for the price. Be aware that it was written in 1980, so the budget numbers are low and do include current technology. However, the rest of the material still stands as an excellent presentation of proposal writing. It's available for purchase from the Grantsmanship Center.

Publications

1. Philanthropy News Digest (PND)
   PND is a free website that offers up-to-date information on philanthropy, covering foundation giving and national news. From the PND Home page you can search for articles in their archive, or sign up for a free, weekly e-mail newsletter called the RFP Bulletin that gives a list of recent Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Be sure to search the RFP Bulletin section of the site for past RFPs.
2. The Grantsmanship Center Magazine
   Free, quarterly newsletter contains excellent articles on various aspects of fundraising. About half of the newsletter promotes The Grantsmanship Center's training programs. Subscribe online, or pick up a complimentary copy at our location, while supplies last.
3. Chronicle of Philanthropy
   A bi-weekly newspaper with articles on philanthropy, listings of recent grants, newly published annual reports, book reviews, events, and much more. Subscriptions are $69.50 for one year. Subscribe online, or pick up a complimentary copy at our location, while supplies last.

Nonprofit FAQ Sites

1. Nonprofit Genie: Fundraising
   
2. Idealist.org Nonprofit FAQ: Development
   
3. Free Management Library: Fundraising
4. American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)
   
5. CharityChannel
   

E-Newsletters

1. The Center's E-Newsletter
   Provides Center news, nonprofit sector news, announcement of events and networking opportunities, tips, funding leads, and more...
2. Food for Thought
   Published by CompassPoint, contains many tidbits that could easily apply statewide and nationally.
3. GrantStation Insider
   Provides information on new funding programs, upcoming deadlines, conferences, seminars, and general information.
4. Fund$Raiser Cyberzine
5. Nonprofit Quarterly e-Newsletter
   
6. Thompson Publishing Free News Alerts
   
7. PNN Alert
   

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