This Website Is for You
Are you responsible for raising or do you help a non-profit organization raise contributed income? Are you a:
- Trustee responsible for annual budget
- Chairperson of a fund-raising campaign
- Volunteer campaign solicitor
- Development Director or other staff
- Fund-raising consultant
- Individual, corporate, or foundation funder
If your answer to any of the above is yes, then this free website has been created for you. Here you'll find:
- Thoughtful articles about fund-raising philosophy and practices
- Realistic, how-to articles that can help you achieve fund-raising success
- Short takes on fund-raising news and ideas
- A library of worksheets and forms you can use free of charge
Yes, this is a FREE site. Tony Poderis, its founder, main contributor, and author of the acclaimed book It's a Great Day to Fund-Raise, has distilled his nearly four decades of fund-raising experience to share with any and all who want to help nonprofit organizations achieve success and financial health. Joining Tony, other experienced fund-raising pros also contribute their hard earned wisdom.
In addition, visitors to the site are encouraged to comment and share their experiences and questions.
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What To Do When Foundations Have Walled
Themselves off from Your Organization
Reaching out to foundations that have predetermined your organization is outside their area of interest can be challenging, and doing it wrongly can close doors forever. Read on…
Short Takes
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But First You Have
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I once was not even considered… NEW
An Example of Bad Email
Damaging Relationship
An email request purporting to come from…
Tell People When A
Campaign Is Going Well
Recently, I was asked again what a non-profit…
Say No to Contingent Pay
Pitfalls of paying fundraisers commissions, bonuses
When I Forgot the Meaning of Philanthropy
Remember, it's about the giving…
Are You Responding to
Inquiries Quickly Enough?
If you think yes, you may be in for a surprise…
Say Thanks even if You
Don’t Get the Grant
Remembering to be thankful for the work and effort not just the outcome…


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