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Progression Tracker

Introduction
Do You Need a Funding Plan?
Introduction to the Six Steps
Step 1: Establish Priorities
Step 2: Assess Capacity
Step 3: Set Fundraising Goals
  • Creating a budget
  • Calculating a fundraising goal
Step 4: Identify Funding Sources Step 5: Evaluate & Select Funding Sources
Step 6: Write & Implement Plan
Final Quiz
Sample Finance Plans
List of Case Studies
References & Additional       Resources

Additional Resources

These resources are suggested additional reading on topics covered throughout the module. At the beginning, we also provide references for works that were specifically cited throughout the module.

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Works Cited

  1. Ciconte, B. and Jacob J. (2005). Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide. Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

  2. Mastrine, B. (1976). How to develop an effective funding strategy. The Grantsmanship Center News.

  3. Duttweiler, M. (2004, February). Priority Setting Resources: Selected Background Information and Techniques. Ithaca, Cornell Cooperative Extension at Cornell University.

  4. Alliance for Nonprofit Management. About Capacity Building (adapted from definition of 'capacity'). Retrieved on April 9, 2007 from allianceonline.org/about/capacity_building_and_1.page. Exit EPA Disclaimer

  5. Myrick, R. D. and Erney, T. (1985). Youth helping Youth: a Handbook for Training Peer Facilitators. Minneapolis: Educational Media Corporation. p 199.

  6. Seltzer, M. (2001). Securing you organization's future: A complete guide to fundraising strategies. The Foundation Center.

  7. Schwartz, S. (2006, Summer). Financial Management Best Practices. River Network's River Rally Handout. River Network (2005). Figure from River Voices Publication, 14(4).

  8. Munoz, P. & Raisbeck, L. (1996). How to Plan Your Fundraising Strategy. River Network's River Fundraising Alert, 3(3).

  9. Independent Sector. (2001). Giving and Volunteering in the United States: Key Findings. Retrieved November 21, 2005 from independentsector.org/programs/research/gv01main.html.Exit EPA Disclaimer

    • Ciconte, . (2007). Slides from S.A.L.S.A. workshop on March 1, 2007 entitled "Fundraising Strategies 101: Part I." Ciconte, B. (2007). Slides from S.A.L.S.A. workshop on March 8, 2007 entitled "Fundraising Strategies 101: Part II."
    • Independent Sector. (2001). Giving and Volunteering in the United States: Key Findings. Retrieved November 21, 2005 from independentsector.org/programs/research/gv01main.html.Exit EPA Disclaimer


  10. Robinson, A. (1998, Fall). Selling Social Change: How to Earn Money from your Mission. River Fundraising Alert, 5(3).

  11. Case study based on article: Sedivy, B. and Hixon, J. (2007, Spring). River Network's River Fundraising Alert, 14 (1).

  12. Barnes, D. (1996). National Fund Raising Newsletter, Vol 22, No. 5, March 1996 Supplement. Hughes, C. (2000). Fundraising-Planned Giving: The Future of Fundraising March 2000.

  13. Burdick, K. Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members. Retrieved on April 12, 2007 from www2.rivernetwork.org/library/index.cfm?doc_id=236.Exit EPA Disclaimer

  14. Ciconte, B. (2007). Slides from S.A.L.S.A. workshop on March 1, 2007 entitled "Fundraising Strategies 101: Part I."

  15. River Network Five Fundraising Strategies for New Watershed Groups.

  16. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. (2005). Watershed Stewardship a Planning and Resource Guide, Toolbox 2: Securing Financial and Human Resources, retrieved October 22, 2007 from ahs.dep.state.pa.us/newsreleases/default.asp?ID=3302&varQueryType=Detail. Exit EPA Disclaimer

  17. Independent Sector. (2001). Giving and Volunteering in the United States: Key Findings. Retrieved November 21, 2005 from independentsector.org/programs/research/gv01main.html.Exit EPA Disclaimer


  18. Independent Sector (2001). Giving and Volunteering in the United States: Key Findings. Retrieved November 21, 2005 from independentsector.org/programs/research/gv01main.html.Exit EPA Disclaimer

  19. Ciconte, B. and Jacob, J. (2005). Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide. Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

  20. Foundation Center. Establishing a Nonprofit Organization (online tutorial). Retrieved on October 22, 2007 from foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/ Exit EPA Disclaimer



  21. Ciconte, B. (2007). Slides from S.A.L.S.A. workshop on March 1, 2007 entitled "Fundraising Strategies 101: Part I."

  22. 0'Connell, L. (2007). Slides from S.A.L.S.A workshop on March 14, 2007 entitled "Changing Faces of Philanthropy: Trends impacting the Nonprofit Sector and Development." Ciconte, B. (2007). Slides from S.A.L.S.A. workshop on March 8, 2007 entitled "Fundraising Strategies 101: Part II." Swelwach, C. (2006, July to September). Developing Cultural Competence: Attracting Multicultural Staff, Donors, Members and Volunteers. Page 15.

  23. Association of Fundraising Professionals. FAQ: Evaluating Fundraising Costs. Retrieved on April 10, 2007 from afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=1095&folder_id=907; Exit EPA Disclaimer Greenfield, J. M. (1996). Fundraising Cost Effectiveness. Wiley and Sons.

  24. From 2005 River Network data for groups seeking assistance with River Network and other trainers in the Watershed Support Network, featured in River Network's River Fundraising Alert, 13(1&2).

  25. Seltzer, M.. (2001). Securing you organization's future: A complete guide to fundraising strategies. The Foundation Center.

  26. Munoz, P. & Raisbeck, L. (1996, Fall). How to Plan Your Fundraising Strategy. River Network's River Fundraising Alert, 3(3).

  27. Gill Foundation. (2005). Dive into Development Planning: A Learning Laboratory.

  28. Calendar graphic created by Tetra Tech based on a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Grassroots Fundraising Training" in April 2004.

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Web Sites and Tools

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Annual Membership

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Board and Staff Fundraising

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Budget

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Capacity Assessment

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Capital Campaigns

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Corporate and Business Donations

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Earned Income

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Estimating Returns

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Federal and Foundation Grants and Loans

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Fundraising Environments

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General Publications

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Indirect Costs

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In-kind Donations

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License Plate Programs

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Major Donors

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Online Giving

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Operating Reserves and Endowments

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Partnerships with Local Governments

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Planned Giving

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Special Appeals

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