Beliefs and traditions around numbers are unique from culture to culture. Before you fix the dollar amount for a proposal, be aware of these examples from several cultures where numbers are meaningful.
Jon Dellandrea is one of Canada’s outstanding development professionals, despite his claims that he’s not a fundraiser and he’s never asked for a gift. Here are the keys to his success – and to yours.
When a charity participates in large-scale tax receipt fraud, CRA shuts it down amidst a blare of headlines. But nearly 1,500 charities lost their status in 2012 for much more basic mistakes. Yvonne Chenier reviews what you need to know to keep your doors open and CRA happy with your operations.
Writing proposals is time-consuming and challenging. But following a few basic principles will boost your chances of success. Here’s Doug Flanders’ tried and true plan for writing grant proposals that pay off.
Can you raise gifts of $1,000, or even more, simply by mailing letters? Heather Brown says it’s possible – but not always simple. Here’s how she combines the intimacy of a personal ask and the efficiency of direct mail.
When a charity participates in large-scale tax receipt fraud, CRA shuts it down amidst a blare of headlines. But nearly 1,500 charities lost their status in 2012 for much more basic mistakes. Yvonne Chenier reviews what you need to know to keep your doors open and CRA happy with your operations.
Writing proposals is time-consuming and challenging. But following a few basic principles will boost your chances of success. Here’s Doug Flanders’ tried and true plan for writing grant proposals that pay off.
Can you raise gifts of $1,000, or even more, simply by mailing letters? Heather Brown says it’s possible – but not always simple. Here’s how she combines the intimacy of a personal ask and the efficiency of direct mail.
