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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps quickly became two of my favorite tools, teaching me about researching funders, finding specific grant opportunities, and making connections in the fundraising and grantmaking landscape of my state. Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources.

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Build a Non-profit Website that Works [Steal These Ideas!]

Get Fully Funded

Start With the Basics: Platform, Domain Name, and Site Map The first thing you need to do in building your non-profit website is choose a platform. Next, you need a site map. This is a map that lays out the pages your site needs. When you think about your site map, think about your audience. Work on your voice.

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VocaliD to Create Unique Voices for Millions Who Can't Speak

Tech Soup

Millions of individuals worldwide rely on a limited set of generic, synthetic voices as their primary vocalization. Whether their vocal ability is limited due to illness, genetic factors, or brain injury, these individuals have the right to communicate using a unique voice, a vocalization they can identify with as they interact in the world.

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps quickly became two of my favorite tools. I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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5 Design Techniques That Will Increase the Lifespan of Your Nonprofit’s Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You don’t need to go all-out creating a design system with code samples—even a living document with screenshots and a few notes on how each pattern is used would help. How they use this technique : They use identical page layouts on pages of the same “depth” (ie, how far away they are in the site map from the home page).

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Grab This Fundraising Plan Template for New Nonprofits

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The good thing is, you can take the time now to develop the voice of your organization and define your brand. Start by mapping out what programs and services you plan to offer during the year. Once you have your year of fundraising mapped out, each fundraising effort should have its own 90-day action plan. How much will it cost?

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Relationships That Raise Funds: 5 Tips for Creating Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

NetWits

Such resources should include sample solicitation letters for mail and email, quick stats and impact statements for social media, sample scripts for phone calls, and thank you letters for follow-up communications. Provide peer-to-peer fundraisers with easy access to information and resources they can use to fundraiser for your event.