If you are involved with a small organisation dependent on raising funds from grants, donations, or events, how do you go about raising the money in an efficient and effective way that does not alienate existing and potential donors?
Below we list some resources that may assist you with fundraising along with those providing grants to community and not-for-profit sectors.
Grants databases
With your Wellington City Libraries membership, you can access Generosity New Zealand‘s grants platform: Generosity NZ is the largest digital search facility for funding information in Aotearoa.
givUS – for access to more than 1,200 grants and schemes for community groups.
givME – offers access to more than 4,000 scholarships and awards for individuals.
For both these resources users need to login with library registration details and create a further login with the Generosity site.
Strategic Grants helps build your non-profit’s capacity through our GEMS grants database, grant writing, grants training, grants workshops, program design and monitoring and evaluation frameworks and strategic planning for grants success.
Book resources from WCL’s collections
Diversity and philanthropy : expanding the circle of giving / Wagner, Lilya
“A “one size fits all” strategy is not effective when it comes to philanthropy and fundraising in today’s diversified environment. This book enables non-profit leaders, board members, staff, and volunteers of non-profit organizations to better reach diverse populations and incorporate perspectives that increase success by surveying the cultural context for philanthropic action. Brings together a breadth of information on the cultural effects on philanthropy and fundraising in an approachable, practical, and readable manner–all in a single-volume resource. “– Provided by publisher.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Fundraising ideas : plan and run events to raise money for good causes / Russell, Molly
“This book is for anyone faced with the task of raising money, especially if it’s for the first time. In it, Molly Russell shares her advice and the ideas gained from a lifetime’s experience of organizing and running fundraising events. Covering all aspects from start to completion, it provides invaluable information that will lead you around the inevitable pitfalls, together with a list of ideas for events that have worked well, from a local coffee morning to a celebrity concert.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Relationship fundraising : a donor-based approach to the business of raising money / Burnett, Ken
“Internationally acclaimed fundraising consultant Ken Burnett has completely revised and updated his classic book Relationship Fundraising to offer fundraising professionals an invaluable resource for learning the techniques of effective communication with donors in the twenty-first century.” (Catalogue)
The complete fundraising handbook / Botting, Nina
“The new edition of this ever-popular title has been completely updated and also reorganised. It is now divided into three parts, covering:
* fundraising principles and strategies
* sources of funding – including individual donors, grant-making trusts, companies, central and local government
* fundraising techniques – from house-to-house collections and challenge events, to direct mail and capital appeals
Illustrated with case studies throughout, the book provides a wealth of practical advice on every aspect of fundraising for charity.” (Catalogue)
Fundraising for your school / Rowson, Pauline
“For both the beginner and those who wish to improve their fundraising techniques, this guide looks at how schools can organise their resources for effective fundraising.” (Catalogue)
Legacy fundraising : the art of seeking bequests
“This series aims to contribute to the development of fundraising theory and support the mobilization of resources for the non-profit sector worldwide.” (Catalogue)
250+ fundraising ideas for your charity, society, school and PTA : practical and simple money making ideas for anyone raising funds for charities, hospices, societies, clubs and schools / Robinson, Paige
“Containing over 250 practical and effective fundraising ideas, this is an essential book for anyone raising money for charities, hospices, societies, churches, clubs, as well as schools and their PTA. From the sublime (a sponsored blindfold) to the ridiculous (a baked bean welly race), there is something for every fundraiser in this book. Covering sponsorship ideas, raffles and lotteries, collections and donations, games and activities, things to sell as well as providing many different events and themes you can organise, this indispensable guide also looks at how to use outside businesses effectively as well as social networking sites and the internet.”–Publisher’s description.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
The ask : how to ask anyone for any amount for any purpose / Fredricks, Laura
“The Ask is a complete resource for teaching anyone–experienced in fundraising or not–how to ask individuals, in person, for a contribution to for a local non-profit or a special event or community project, an enhanced annual gift, a major or planned gift, or a challenging capital campaign gift. Written by fundraising expert Laura Fredricks, The Ask shows what it takes to prepare yourself and others to make an effective ask and includes over one hundred sample dialogues you can use and adapt. Step by step, the book reveals how to listen, what to say, and how to follow up on each and every ask until you receive a solid and definitive answer.” (Catalogue)
The fundraiser’s guide to irresistible communications : real-world, field-tested strategies for raising more money / Brooks, Jeff
The writing style of fundraising — The importance of being urgent — Make it easy to read — Long messages work better — Grammar for fundraisers — The content of fundraising — Persuade with story, not statistics — Keep it simple — Make it all about the donor — I have bad news and good news — Have a clear call to action — P.S. I love you — The design of fundraising — Design for older eyes — Don’t skimp on emphasis — Make images work for you — Plain, corny, and obvious — The mental game of fundraising — Self-centric fundraising — Three things you should know about donors — Three deadly fundraising myths — Proud to be a fundraiser. (Catalogue)
I’ll grant you that : a step-by-step guide to finding funds, designing winning projects, and writing powerful grant proposals / Burke, Jim
“Part book, part CD-ROM, I’ll Grant You That is an all-in-one resource for finding funds, designing winning projects, and writing powerful proposals.” (Catalogue)
Philanthropy revolution : how to inspire donors, build relationships and make a difference / Greer, Lisa
“In the first book on philanthropy written from a donor’s perspective, businesswoman and philanthropist Lisa Greer lifts the lid on our charitable sector, with an authentic account that describes exactly how outdated the sector has become and why it’s at risk of collapse.” (Catalogue)
Other resources
Funding HQ is a platform helping people build fundraising capability and capacity in an easy, cost-effective way. For its passionate founder Jenni Giblin it’s the culmination of an already highly successful fundraising career.
Fundraising Institute of New Zealand
Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ) is the professional body that represents fundraising in New Zealand.
From Philanthropy New Zealand is Match Te Puna Taurite that aims to connect those with funds to those that seek them. If you are a charity you can sign up to the service to post funding requests and get in front of multiple funders with one action.
Hui E! is a peak body organisation for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Hoa Pūtea Moni Grant Writing Support programme matches skilled volunteers with community organisations that need support to apply for grants and funding.
If you would like further information please contact the Prosearch team at the library. We can help you find information across a range of perspectives and resources. All enquiries are treated in confidence.
