Formula for Fundraising

Book excerpt: With Formula for Fundraising, Diana V. Hoyt walks nonprofits through the fundamentals of writing a fundraising plan and explains what to consider for each facet of the plan, making the fundraiser's task easier and the end result more successful. Full of solid, prescriptive advice, Formula for Fundraising contains real-world strategies that work. Designed to energize and empower fundraisers, you will learn how to: • Garner corporate and foundation support • Engage the board in fundraising • Cultivate major gift donations • Manage donor-advised funds • Acquire and retain donors • Secure tribute and corporate matching gifts • Understand generational giving You also will find valuable templates for: • Charitable Gift Acceptance Policies and Guidelines • Donor Recognition Policy • Case Statement • Donor Management Policies and Procedures • Fundraising Plan Formula for Fundraising helps any nonprofit reach its goal and support its mission, unlocking the organization's fundraising potential.