Foundation funding is extremely beneficial to nonprofits. It can sustain an organization’s work, and is often the driver of growth. Foundation grants should be a healthy proportion of any nonprofit revenue portfolio. Grant-seeking is a complex process with many moving parts. Success requires, among other things, a healthy pipeline of funder prospects, proposals in production. Keeping the pipeline full…
Seven Scenarios To Consider Outsourcing Fundraising
Outsourcing is a welcome solution for many non-profits. Hiring a consultant can add value while reducing costs. Outsourcing IT, HR, Web, and other organizational functions makes sense. But outsourcing fundraising sounds, well…totally crazy, right? Yes and No. You might feel strongly that it is a crazy idea, because fundraising involves cultivating, nurturing and maintaining…
Pro-Bono Fundraising Opportunity
Finlay Consulting Services is pleased to announce a pro-bono award opportunity for non-profit organizations in need of strategic fundraising consultation. Pro-bono awards will be selected based on their potential impact. Requests are due no later than July 20, 2015. Awards will be announced in August 2015. This opportunity is geared to small to mid-size non-profits who…