Fund Development

2010 WNC Funders List --- Maintained by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina  This single source includes a description and web address for over 50 funding organizations that give to nonprofits serving Western North Carolina.  The Community Foundation updates the list annually with contact information, deadlines, and interest areas for the funding organizations.  (Download .doc)

Be sure to check out the FAQs about Fundraising and Philanthropy on the N.C. Center for Nonprofits site.

Fundraising in Tough Times - 9 practical steps you can take now.  From Mal Warwick Associates.

5 Tips for Nonprofits to Survive and Thrive Now Into the Future - A helpful perspective on the current situation from fundraising guru Kim Klein.

Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy - Compilation of useful articles from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Other Resources

Association of Fundraising Professionals – WNC Chapter - The Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter (AFP WNC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes and serves the fundraising professionals in our region.  AFP WNC offers excellent educational and professional development events, including the annual Summer Philanthropy Institute and regular lunch-time speakers on topics of interest to the field.

The Foundation Center - Digest of fundraising news, grantmaker information, an online library, and a marketplace of fundraising-related books, CD-ROM's, online tutorials, and seminars. Also houses the Foundation Center grants directories, conducts research on philanthropy, and more

Grassroots Fundraising Journal The Grassroots Fundraising Journal website featuring experienced development guru Kim Klein offers practical, how-to instruction on fundraising strategies such as direct mail, special events, major gift campaigns, and online fundraising.