Additional Funding/Fundraising Resources
Contents:
1. Strategic Planning (in nonprofit or for-profit organizations)
Carter McNamara, C. Authenticity Consulting, LLC. 1997-2007.
Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation.
2. Guide for Designing Results-Oriented Projects and Writing Successful Proposals International
Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF), December 2002
(Spanish available online, English downloaded to CD)
3. Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations
Global Fund for Women, August 2005
(French and Spanish available online; English downloaded to CD)
4. Website: Gender and Financing for Development
United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UNINSTRAW), January 2008
(Online in English, French and Spanish)
5. Global Development Network (GDN) Toolkit: Proposal Writing and Fundraising
Galvin, C. Global Development Network (GDN), September 2005
6. Guide to Funding Research
European Foundation Centre, Funders Online
7. Grants for Foreign & International Programs
Foundation Centre, December 2007
8. Guide to Funding for International and Foreign Programs
Foundation Centre, May 2006
9. Agencies for Development Assistance: Sources of Support for Community-Based Socio-economic
and Religious Projects in Less-Industrialized Countries
Marcel Sylvestrie, Pierre Aubin, Beverly A. Hennigan
Mission Project Service, 2007
1. Strategic Planning (in nonprofit or for-profit organizations)
McNamara, C. Authenticity Consulting, LLC. 1997-2007.
Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation
Website: http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm
Summary:
Simply put, strategic planning determines where an organization is going over the next year or more, how
it's going to get there and how it'll know if it got there or not. The focus of a strategic plan is usually on the
entire organization, while the focus of a business plan is usually on a particular product, service or
program. There are a variety of perspectives, models and approaches used in strategic planning. The way
that a strategic plan is developed depends on the nature of the organization's leadership, culture of the
organization, complexity of the organization's environment, size of the organization, expertise of planners,
etc. For example, there are a variety of strategic planning models, including goals-based, issues-based,
organic, scenario (some would assert that scenario planning is more a technique than model), etc. Goalsbased planning is probably the most common and starts with focus on the organization's mission (and
vision and/or values), goals to work toward the mission, strategies to achieve the goals, and action
planning (who will do what and by when). Issues-based strategic planning often starts by examining
issues facing the organization, strategies to address those issues, and action plans. Organic strategic
planning might start by articulating the organization's vision and values and then action plans to achieve
the vision while adhering to those values. Some planners prefer a particular approach to planning, eg,
appreciative inquiry. Some plans are scoped to one year, many to three years, and some to five to ten years
into the future. Some plans include only top-level information and no action plans. Some plans are five to
eight pages long, while others can be considerably longer.
(Summary from website.)
2. Guide for Designing Results-Oriented Projects and Writing Successful Proposals
International Planned Parenthood Foundation (IPPF) December 2002
(Spanish available online, English downloaded to CD)
Summary:
How can you design a project that will be successful and convince a donor to fund it? This guide
introduces tools for designing projects and focuses on integrating monitoring and evaluation from the
beginning. It describes what sections to include in proposals, gives examples, and provides tips on what
donors are looking for. The proposal format presented encompasses the elements sought by many donors.
Nevertheless, it is important to remember that many donors have their own format for proposals that may
differ from this one and should be followed closely. Examples in this guide relate to sexual and
reproductive health (SRH) projects and are based on International Planned Parenthood Foundation's
experience working with affiliates and other non-governmental organizations in Latin America and the
Caribbean. The principles presented in the guide can be useful for organizations developing any type of
project, whether or not you will be seeking funding.
(Summary from www.siyanda.org)
Website for Spanish version: http://www.ippfwhr.org/atf/cf/%7B4FA48DB8-CE54-4CD3-B335553F8BE1C230%7D/proposal_guide_sp.pdf
3. Fundraising for Change: A Practical Guide for Women’s Rights Organizations
Global Fund for Women, August 2005
(English, French and Spanish available online; English version downloaded to CD)
Summary:
This handbook draws on the expertise of Global Fund for Women staff and provides advice on raising
money to fund women's rights work. It is especially designed for first-time fundraisers and for women's
groups in developing countries. It starts by helping the organisation to think through what the funding is
for, in order to establish a key 'message' for potential funders - a process which involves reflecting on the
organisation itself. It then goes on to talk about why the Global Fund itself was set up and points to some
potential fundraising strategies such as events within the community, asking individuals, approaching
community and government organisations and researching funds within the United Nations. It concludes
by giving some tips on getting together a funding proposal. These include establishing whether the
interests of the agency fit with the group's activities, keeping in touch with donors even if applications are
unsuccessful and ensuring that funding deadlines are met.
(Summary from www.siyanda.org)
English: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/images/stories/downloads/Handbook2007.pdf
Spanish: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/publications/fundraising-handbook/spanish/1-intro.html
French: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/publications/fundraising-handbook/french/1-intro.html
4. Website: Gender and Financing for Development
United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UNINSTRAW), January 2008
(Available online in English, French and Spanish)
Summary:
The financing for development section of the United Nations International Research and Training
Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW) aims to provide gender information and
resources on various inter-related issues in financing for development. Essentially it argues that the
existing international agreements on development do not make adequate commitments on gender
equality. In particular, it reviews the scope, limitations, and plan of action of the Monterrey Consensus,
and evaluates its direct and indirect effects on women. For example, it notes that the Consensus does not
include suggestions to correct practices which exclude women from accessing loans, makes no references
to the gender implications of trade, and fails to incorporate a gender perspective in the designing of
proposals for a new international financial architecture. In response to these issues, INSTRAW collects
gender statistics and develops conceptual frameworks, produces strategies for institutionalising gender,
carries out training, advocates for the inclusion of gender in discussions at international levels, and
supports the participation of stakeholders in these processes. The website also provides a glossary of
terms, with relevant links, and links to both INSTRAW papers and other key resources from various
sources. It also includes lists of links to other organisations (including UN bodies, financial institutions,
civil society groups, and information services). Finally, it includes a list of links to more information on
international agreements related to financing for development.
(Summary from www.siyanda.org)
English: http://www.un-instraw.org/en/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=641&Itemi...
French:
http://www.un-instraw.org/fr/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=641&Itemid=127
Spanish: http://www.un-instraw.org/es/financing-for-development/general/financiamiento-para-eldesarrollo-2.html
5. Global Development Network (GDN) Toolkit: Proposal Writing and Fundraising
Galvin, C. Global Development Network (GDN), September 2005
Summary:
This toolkit provides tips and practical suggestions for applying for funding for social science researchers
and institutions. Based on interviews with experienced fundraisers, it advises on the need to choose the
right donor, to be realistic about the amount asked for and how important it is not to spend time trying to
make your proposal fit a funder when it clearly doesn't. Sending in an executive summary to gauge
interest is recommended. The toolkit underlines the need to be clear about what your organisation does
and its strategy. Proposals should be concise, structured and jargon free and also convey enthusiasm. For
budgets, the toolkit suggests that costings be detailed and justified and also take into account potential
price rises between time of submission and getting started. It will also be important to demonstrate that
your organisation will be accountable and transparent about the use of funds. In general, it is suggested
that organisations keep in mind funding trends and find out how rigid or flexible funding procedures are
for potential donors.
(Summary from www.siyanda.org)
Website: http://www.gdnet.org/middle.php?oid=363
6. Guide to Funding Research from Funders Online
Funders Online
Funders Online has as one of its major goals to facilitate access to online funding information. However,
having the information better organised and easily accessible will not relieve you from the hard task of
reviewing carefully all the details about a funder's areas of interest and ways of work. Do your homework
first, before approaching a funder for support - that's the key to successful fund-raising.
We have put together some useful information and practical tips on how to research independent funders,
how to package your project proposal and where to find additional information, both in print and online,
on foundations and corporate funders, as well as on fund-raising. We hope it will be helpful and wish you
good luck!
Guide to Funding Research includes:
1. Prospect Funders Checklist
2. Project Proposal Basics
3. Funding Information Resources
Website: http://www.fundersonline.org/grantseekers/
7. Grants for Foreign & International Programs
Foundation Center, December 2007. 473 pp.
ISBN 978-1-59542-146-7
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Summary:
Do you know who's giving—and getting—grants in your field? Strengthen your search for funds with the
Foundation Center's Grants for Foreign & International Programs.
This new edition reveals the scope of current foundation giving in the field. You'll find descriptions of
more than 13,000 recent grants of $10,000 or more—totaling over $4.2 billion!
This new Guide is a great resource for grantseekers who focus on any of these areas:
 Conferences, seminars, and research on international issues
 Foreign and domestic public policy research and reform concerning immigrants, newcomers, and
refugees
 International affairs, peace and security, and arms control
 International exchange
 International development and relief programs
 International human rights
 International studies programs
With 744 foundations represented, the Guide's easy-access indexes get you to the information you need
fast. A subject index helps you locate funders for your specific project, a geographic index shows which
grantmakers fund programs in your state or country, and a recipient index allows you to track grants
awarded to organizations similar to your own. Grants for Foreign & International Programs is one of 12
subject-specific Grant Guides published by the Foundation Center.
8. Guide to Funding for International & Foreign Programs
Foundation Center, May 2006. 8th Edition. $125.00
ISBN 1-59542-088-8
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Grantmakers featured in this Guide provide funding for international relief, disaster assistance, human
rights, civil liberties, community development, conferences, and education. Get all the facts you need to
bolster your target list of funding prospects:
 Grantmaker Portraits — Over 1,500 up-to-date entries with the data you need to pursue a funding
source — address, financial data, giving priorities, application procedures, contact names, and key
officials.
 Sample Grants — 8,700+ descriptions of recently awarded grants totaling nearly $2.8 billion
provide insight into giving interests.
 Range of Indexes — the volume helps you find the funders that support your subject field, award
grants in your geographic area, and make the type of grant you need.
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9. Agencies for Development Assistance: Sources of Support for Community-Based
Socio-economic and Religious Projects in Less-Industrialized Countries
Marcel Sylvestre, FIC, Pierre Aubin, MSC, and Beverly A. Hennigan
Mission Project Service, 7th Edition 2007
ISBN 978-0-9797744-0-3
The 7th edition of Agenices for Development Assitance is a 408 page directory of sources in support of
community-based, socio-economic and religious projects in less-industrialized countries. The
introductory section contains valuable information on the preparation of proposals, individual profiles of
support agencies, as well as two graphic indexes: one for socio-economic projects, the other for pastoral
projects. Each index lists donors by country of origin, geographic areas served, type of aid given and field
of interest. These indexes are designed to assist in the identification of agencies that are most likely to
support a particular project.
Requests for copies should be directed to:
Mission Project Service
Walsh University
2020 East Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44270
Tel. 330-244-6469
Fax. 330-490-4165
Email. mpservice@walsh.edu
Web. www.missionprojectservice.org
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