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Prospect & Funder Research

How can we learn more about what funders want in a proposal?
How can we better the odds of getting a grant?
Sources of local community information There are many resources available online and in print that can help create community profiles. This item lists some.
Is there information about foundations on the Web? More and more foundations are making information about their activities, including grants, available online.
How do we find local support for our program? Advice from a long-term observer of the search for funding.
Where can I find information about federal grants? News of a website which consolidates federal grant information and of a service that supports detailed searching.
Is it possible to raise money by contacting corporations? Corporations support nonprofits when there is a strong alignment of goals. This item gives advice on how to identify the right corporations to contact.
Where to start when creating a nonprofit Resources and advice for use at the very beginning.
How can we decide which foundations to send proposals to? Those which have natural ties to your organization or your program. Geographic proximity. Matching mission or goals.
How do we plan a program to secure major gifts? Build an endowment? Two veteran fundraisers outline the major steps.
Where do we start looking for support for a new organization? Some very basic advice for people who are just beginning to think about this possibility.

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