We hope this listing of fund raising and grant writing references helps you in your daily responsibilities. We asked WIDNENY members for their most valued online and print resources, and this compilation is the result. But a list like this is never complete…please feel free to send us any suggestions you have.

Happy Searching!

Books:

Collins, Jim. Good to Great and the Social Sectors. (discusses principles that can help social sector organizations make the leap to greatness.)

Flanagan, Joan. Successful Fundraising: A Complete Handbook for Volunteers and Professionals.

Panas, Jerold. Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift.

Sturtevant, William The Artful Journey: Cultivating and Soliciting the Major Gift.            

Weisman, Carol E. Secrets of Successful Fundraising: The Best from the Non-Profit Pros.

Websites:

http://www.nonprofitworks.com/ As a benefit of your WID membership, you will receive a 30% discount on the courses listed on the NonProfit Works website. Be sure to mention WID when registering.

Grassroots Fundraising, Inc.

Poderis, Tony. Your Non-Profit Fund-Raising Resource

Planned Legacy

The Grantsmanship Center

GrantStation.com, Inc.

Tech Soup. CompuMentor. (practical web site for nonprofits, where nonprofits can get cheap software)

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: The News Paper of the NonProfit World (general news for the nonprofit world)

Council on Foundations (“The Council on Foundations provides the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good.”)

Foundation Center (The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy)

Philanthropic Research, Inc. (Non-profit database)

BoardSource (Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations)