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Fundraising: Preparing Your Approach

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Document Type Fundraising: Preparing Your Approach
Details the importance of supporting materials, gives advice on developing a positive attitude toward fundraising, and lists tips on how to call your potential funders to make the "ask."
File size: 21.7KB

Document Type Planning for the Future
This presentation - a sequel to Fundraising 101 - discusses different fundraising opportunities, promising strategies and crafting long-term fundraising goals.
File size: 9.7MB

Document Type Fundraising 101
A basic layout of the fundraising process, including RWJF match requirements, fundraising steps and how to make a successful "ask."
File size: 7.9MB

Updated: 6.1.06      Printable Printable version

Before You Begin

Before approaching any potential funder, researching grants or writing your first proposal, you need to understand a few basic fundraising rules and do some planning. This section will guide you in your preparations by providing instructions on:

  • Developing supporting materials
  • Preparing yourself
  • Making the call
  • Making the ask
  • Developing written proposals

Download the complete Preparing Your Approach section to help you get ready to begin your fundraising efforts.
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