Fundraising and Grant Writing
Fundraising and Grant Writing Monica Bowers, MPH, DrPH Paul Bowers, MAgr
"No Need Among You" Conference October 26, 2017
Biblical Stewardship “This is the fundamental principle of biblical stewardship: God owns everything, we are simply managers or administrators acting on his behalf.” - Hugh Whelchel Principle of Ownership Principle of Responsibility
Principle of Accountability Principle of Reward
Book: How then should we work? Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work Whelchel, H. (2012, Novebmer 26) Four Principles of Biblical Stewardship retrieved from https://tifwe.org/four-principles-of-biblical-stewardship/
*Over 100,00 non-for-pro ts (NFP) operate in Texas- employing 3.8% of workforce. *Older NFP greater than 20 years hold close to 70% of assets and generate 60% of total revenues *Human Services organizations and religion organizations account for the greatest number of NFP in Texas followed by education, public/social bene t.
LOVED PRODUCT DESIGN
Texas Nonprofit Sector: Describing the Size and Scope -September 2013. Report of the Nonprofit Management Program. The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Texas A&M University.
Nonprofit Notes- Texas Nonprofit Sector: Growth and Change (1995-2012) -March 2015. Report of the Nonprofit Management Program. The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Texas A&M University.
Grassroots Organizations Social Service Agencies Advocacy Group Individuals
Which one am I? Let's find out...
Where can I get funds?
Fundraising Strategies Case & Desired Outcome
Vision+ Mission Goals + Objectives Activities
Resources
staff, budget, data, volunteers, established lines of communication, programs
Understanding your Supporter Base
Internal + Board Volunteers + Current Donors Friends + Family Your networks The public
Methodology & Timing
SWOT, Targets & Calendar (Gantt)
Doughtery, J. (2013, May) How to develop a Social Media Strategy, not a bunch of Tactics. Retrieved from https://www.cision.com/us/2013/05/develop-a-social-media-strategy-not-tactics/
Gantt Chart Timelines noting work production, schedules and activities
Mobile & Social Fundraising Strategic Plan Implement plan Create system to track & report success Create a budget Write a mobile and social fundraising strategic plan Organize a meeting to ensure organizational support Conduct online communications and fundraising audits
Components of Proposals Who? Why?
When?
Background Mission Vision Desired outcomes Target Population Setting
Timeline
How?
Logic Model Measures & Evaluation Strategies Advocacy Plan Communication Plan Personnel Budget & Potential Funding Sources
What? Goals Objective Proposed Activities
To what extent?
Challenges and plans for solutions
6 Ways Nonprofits can use for Fundraising Website promotion
#HashtagFundraising Campaigns Thanking Donors
Promotional discounts
Save-the-Dates
Text-to-Give Campaigns
10 Ways Nonprofits can use Include legislation that a ects your organization
Share your History Take a Survey
Post Updates, Reminders, Pics of your events
Link to Press Coverage for your cause Share Feedback
Share Testimonials
Highlight what you are doing...who you are serving Educate Run a Fundraiser
Grants Resources Foundations
Individual Grant Seekers Foundation Grants to Individuals online
Community Development and Enhancement Grants
State & Local Websites
Federal
Individual Federal Agency
Federal Register Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Information for Needs Assessments, Program Planning, and Evaluation
Communitiy Commons
Emergency Funding
"No Need Among You" Conference October 26, 2017
Biblical Stewardship “This is the fundamental principle of biblical stewardship: God owns everything, we are simply managers or administrators acting on his behalf.” - Hugh Whelchel Principle of Ownership Principle of Responsibility
Principle of Accountability Principle of Reward
Book: How then should we work? Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work Whelchel, H. (2012, Novebmer 26) Four Principles of Biblical Stewardship retrieved from https://tifwe.org/four-principles-of-biblical-stewardship/
*Over 100,00 non-for-pro ts (NFP) operate in Texas- employing 3.8% of workforce. *Older NFP greater than 20 years hold close to 70% of assets and generate 60% of total revenues *Human Services organizations and religion organizations account for the greatest number of NFP in Texas followed by education, public/social bene t.
LOVED PRODUCT DESIGN
Texas Nonprofit Sector: Describing the Size and Scope -September 2013. Report of the Nonprofit Management Program. The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Texas A&M University.
Nonprofit Notes- Texas Nonprofit Sector: Growth and Change (1995-2012) -March 2015. Report of the Nonprofit Management Program. The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Texas A&M University.
Grassroots Organizations Social Service Agencies Advocacy Group Individuals
Which one am I? Let's find out...
Where can I get funds?
Fundraising Strategies Case & Desired Outcome
Vision+ Mission Goals + Objectives Activities
Resources
staff, budget, data, volunteers, established lines of communication, programs
Understanding your Supporter Base
Internal + Board Volunteers + Current Donors Friends + Family Your networks The public
Methodology & Timing
SWOT, Targets & Calendar (Gantt)
Doughtery, J. (2013, May) How to develop a Social Media Strategy, not a bunch of Tactics. Retrieved from https://www.cision.com/us/2013/05/develop-a-social-media-strategy-not-tactics/
Gantt Chart Timelines noting work production, schedules and activities
Mobile & Social Fundraising Strategic Plan Implement plan Create system to track & report success Create a budget Write a mobile and social fundraising strategic plan Organize a meeting to ensure organizational support Conduct online communications and fundraising audits
Components of Proposals Who? Why?
When?
Background Mission Vision Desired outcomes Target Population Setting
Timeline
How?
Logic Model Measures & Evaluation Strategies Advocacy Plan Communication Plan Personnel Budget & Potential Funding Sources
What? Goals Objective Proposed Activities
To what extent?
Challenges and plans for solutions
6 Ways Nonprofits can use for Fundraising Website promotion
#HashtagFundraising Campaigns Thanking Donors
Promotional discounts
Save-the-Dates
Text-to-Give Campaigns
10 Ways Nonprofits can use Include legislation that a ects your organization
Share your History Take a Survey
Post Updates, Reminders, Pics of your events
Link to Press Coverage for your cause Share Feedback
Share Testimonials
Highlight what you are doing...who you are serving Educate Run a Fundraiser
Grants Resources Foundations
Individual Grant Seekers Foundation Grants to Individuals online
Community Development and Enhancement Grants
State & Local Websites
Federal
Individual Federal Agency
Federal Register Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Information for Needs Assessments, Program Planning, and Evaluation
Communitiy Commons
Emergency Funding
