Getting private funding involves researching
and gathering information, and then filtering that information.
At the end of the research process, you
will have a manageable number of organizations that are likely
candidates to fund your organization, project or program.
Search
the Donors Forum Library catalog online
to see our materials and online databases accessible from the
libraries to help you research potential donors.
While the Internet is becoming an increasingly
valuable research tool, it is not yet possible to conduct an entire
research process online at no cost. The Donors Forum offers Illinois
Funding Source, an online version of its popular foundation and
grants directories. Illinois Funding Source is available for use
in the Library, or users can also subscribe. Subscription costs
cover the time and effort to gather and compile this proprietary
information. For more information about Illinois Funding Source,
click here.
If you are researching information on a specific funder,
Special event fundraising
Proposals aren't the only way to secure funding for your organization.
Special events are a great way to raise funds, but also require
planning and hard work. Listed below are some helpful web sites
on planning and implementing successful special events.
Event
Planning 101 (pdf)
Tips for every stage of the event planning
process, from Daniel Gonzalez at the Illinois Center for Violence
Prevention.
Fund-raising.com
This web site offers unique fundraising ideas, answers to
frequently asked questions and links to other fundraising
information resources.
Donors
Forum Library Catalog
Search the Donors Forum Library Catalog for books on planning
special events. Suggested search terms include special event,
sponsorship, fundraising event and gala.
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