You've already started your journey
Once you have your 501(c)(3)
status, foundations
know that you have incorporation papers and have been officially
recognized by the Internal
Revenue Service.
Other signs of your organization's professionalism include:
- completing a feasibility study
- planning and implementing initial programs
- creating a budget
- learning more about the specific goods and services you need
to operate
- working with your board of directors to establish plans and
priorities
Getting started in fundraising
This site will help you figure out how to research what kinds of
fundraising you need to do, understand what funders contribute to
programs and organizations like yours, and discover how to connect
with those funders.
Search
the Donors Forum Library catalog online to see our materials
-- books, publications, foundation annual
reports and knowledgeable librarians -- to help you become more
informed about seeking grants.
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Have you
[ ] engaged your board and staff in
the fundraising plan?
[ ] identified the team of people
and resources you need to start working on your plans?
[ ] articulated your program objectives
and goals?
If you've completed all of these, you're ready to move
on to the next step in your fundraising journey, What
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