Exploring 'Fundraising'

Developing a mix of funding sources will make your organisation stronger. All types of fundraising involve establishing and maintaining relationships. To be successful you need to understand and fulfil your donors' motivations, whether your donor is a charitable foundation, a commercial company or an individual.

Want to learn the basics? See our overview for guidelines on strategies and approaches that can be used in successful fundraising.

	Want to know how others do it? The case studies are first-hand accounts from other organisations.		Has your organisation got what it takes? Have a look at our essentials to find out.
	Hungry for knowledge? In more depth gives further insight into the key issues.		Have you got what it takes? Try working through the activities.
	Still need more? See our resources area for useful weblinks and publications.

Learning objectives

By working through this session you will discover:

• How to develop a funding strategy.
• Some tips on proposal writing.
• The views of a major donor.