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Donors Choose

Library Development — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:35:57 +0000

Public school teachers may post classroom project requests on
DonorsChoose.org. Donors then browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires them. Once a project reaches its funding goal, DonorsChoose delivers the materials to the school.

GPO Refurbished Computers

Library Development — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:16:12 +0000

Federal agencies may transfer computers and related peripheral equipment, excess to their needs, directly to schools and educational nonprofit organizations. Learn more here

Frontline Fundraising Toolkit

Library Development — Sat, 07 May 2011 02:20:19 +0000

This initiative by ALA President Roberta Stevens helps staff and supporters understand annual fund appeals, memorials and tributes, online donations, and planned giving.
Access the toolkit here.

Should You Use These Words?

Library Development — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:23:13 +0000

Gunderman, Dan. “Nine Words for Nonprofits to Avoid,” Network for Good, January 19, 2011 http://www.fundraising123.org/article/9-words-nonprofits-avoid-2011 (January 20, 2011).

One Red Paperclip

Library Development — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:57:27 +0000

One red paperclip led to a free house for this man (he also wrote a book about it).
What does your library have to barter?
Ad space ? In depth expertise volunteered by a patron or board member or the librarian? Dinner with a local celebrity?
Server space? Web design service? Be creative…….

http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/

Market Segmentation in Fundraising

Library Development — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:04:59 +0000

Shuck, Jeff. “2011 NTC Preview: A Scientist in Your Communications Department: Segmenting Messages, Customizing Content and Delivering Results,” NTEN.org January 11,2011.

Great Podcasts for Nonprofits

Library Development — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:53:20 +0000

Wild Apricot lists 30 great podcasts for nonprofits.

Be sure to check out Magic Keys Radio, a monthly podcast about “unlocking the secrets of nonprofit marketing and fundraising,” Fundraising is Beautiful and the topics within the Stanford series. Resources abound in these podcasts!

Nonprofit Communications Trend Report Available

Library Development — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:33:59 +0000

This report shows that Facebook comes after only websites and email as important communications tools for nonprofits.
Read more

See additional information here

Does your library have a DUNS number?

Library Development — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:54:47 +0000

A grant application may require a DUNS number. If you do not have one, go to
http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) is a company that provides business information. Its “data universal numbering system,” known as DUNS, issues 9-digit numbers that are used by businesses and the federal government to keep track of businesses world-wide. The federal government asks for the number in their grant applications; other funders may also require it.

Must Participate in CDP if Applying for PA Humanities Council Grants Starting in July 2011

Library Development — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:43:20 +0000

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council has entered in partnership with the Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project (CDP), the first on-line management tool designed to strengthen arts and cultural organizations.

Starting in July 2011, Small Grant and Large Grant applicants will be required to participate in CDP. If you have any questions about this, please contact Virginia Fahey at vfahey@pahumanities.org;

Participating in this project also offers:

reporting tools to track trends and benchmark against other organizations by discipline, budget size and geographic region
Streamlined grant application process to participating funders
Toll-free Help Desk and User Support assistance and free access (by phone) to a team of financial consultants specializing in accounting for nonprofits
Statewide on-location, web-based and online training