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The fundraising process

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Are you ready to seek funding?

If you are not yet a recognized nonprofit

If you are a recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization

If you are an individual or artist

If you are a student/scholarship seeker

If you are a small business
What do you need funding for?

General operating support

Program or project support

Capital support

Other types of support
Understanding the funding mix

Private foundations (family and independent)

Corporate foundations, giving programs and sponsorships

Community and public foundations

Individuals

Government funding
Researching potential funding sources and donors

Identify prospective donors

Learn more about prospective donors
Making contact with donors

Initial approach

Full proposal

Chicago Area Grant Application

Next steps
Donors Forum tools and resources

Using the Donors Forum Library and Philanthropy Centers

Grantseeker resources

Glossary

Donors Forum publications

Fundraising and Management Workshops

Joining the Donors Forum
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If you have never raised money before, welcome! Fundraising is a journey that will take you along untraveled paths and bring unexpected results.

Funding is a different process for individuals and organizations at different phases. Who will be willing to offer you funding and what kinds of funding you might qualify for depend on who you are.

Click on the link below that best describes your current status and funding need:

If you are not yet a recognized nonprofit
If you are a recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization
If you are an individual or artist
If you are a student/scholarship seeker
If you are a small business





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