Care is a popular word these days. It is certainly used often to describe the support that organizations give to communities in which their employees work, live and play. Caring communities, caring organizations and care values are all phrases used...
The information in this article is current as of April 7, 2004. Most nonprofits providing human services get financial support from some formal funding body such as government, a foundation or a centralized fundraiser like the United Way. All of...
Many organizations know how to write effective proposals that describe the value of the program and the impact on the community and individuals. They understand the motivation of the funder and their funding initiatives and consequently write a proposal that...
Abstract In a preliminary study of successful and non-successful spinoffs (from the corporate and voluntary sector), Pepin, Tranquada & Associates has identified some general lessons that can improve the likelihood of a spinoff obtaining funding and becoming a successful organization....
If you want to write winning proposals and increase your organization's rate of success when fundraising, then conducting thorough research is key. Prospect research is the process of gathering information about prospective donors. It allows you to get to the...
Don't withhold information. People must readily understand why they are being asked to participate in the survey. Confusion will breed more confusion and even ill will. Don't compromise the process. Interviewees who doubt the anonymity of their responses are less...
Dear_________: The trustees and staff of (Organization) are developing plans to (Project). With enthusiasm, vision, and careful planning the (Project) is intended to (Briefly Describe The Need To Be Met.) The (Organization's) trustees, staff, and other concerned individuals have determined...
Back to Campaign Feasibility Studies: How should a feasibility study be conducted? (Questionnaire is in the hands of only the interviewer asking the questions and writing responses) Individual Interviewed: __________________________ Date: ______________ 1. How long have you lived in (Community)?___________________________...
Focus groups, mail surveys, and telephone surveys can be useful, but I believe the best way to gather information is to conduct one-on-one interviews with individuals of affluence or influence. For these interviews to be of optimum value they need...
A campaign feasibility study is a tool a non-profit uses to determine whether it should go ahead with a capital or endowment fund-raising campaign. It is essential for an organization to assess the likelihood of success for a campaign before...
