Governance Q&A: Is it ethical to pay grant writers a percentage of grants received?

The unethical nature of percentage or commission-based fundraising.

E-mail campaigns and fundraising

The components of a successful email fundraising campaign.

Rural roots: Making the case for small-town philanthropy

The Rural Charitable Sector Research Initiative (RCSRI), launched in 2003, is working to better understand the issues and trends affecting the rural voluntary sector in Ontario and beyond.

Data reporting for funders

How to collect data, report back to funders in a meaningful way, and process improvement.

Winning numbers sell the story

This article highlights the importance of solid financial information in your funding proposals. It also provides tips on what potential funders are looking for.

Researching to improve results: Getting to the heart of your prospect

If you want to write winning proposals and increase your organization’s rate of success when fundraising, then conducting thorough research is key.

Campaign Feasibility Studies: Sample Interview Questionnaire

Sample interview questions to ask in your campaign feasibility study. (Appendix C)

Donate Now doesn’t do it: Tactics for successful online transactions

Online fundraising involves a three-tiered strategy: e-mail information, online transactions, and program extensions. Does your program have a solid foundation?

How the New Rich give

The ‘new rich’ are mix of all different sorts of people in a wide range of fields. However, it is important to remember that each donor is an individual.

Would Your Grant Request Approach Make the Grade?

Typical grant presentation scenarios and hints for getter grant presentations.