There are a ton of great resources that organizations can use to strengthen their development and fundraising efforts. Over the years, I have accumulated articles, research insights, and other useful content that I have found to be tremendously valuable in turbocharging their nonprofit. Below are some of these resources — divided into various moves management stages that I’m sure will look familiar to new and seasoned fundraising professionals alike.

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General Development

• Bonterra’s (formerly Network for Good) How to Turn Your Board Members Into Fundraisers. A practical guide to help dispel myths around fundraising that boards may have and help them get more comfortable fundraising for your organization. This guide also provides simple steps and templates to help your board members become effective ambassadors and fundraisers for your organization. If you’re looking for another great resource on how to leverage the potential of your board, check out Susan Howlett’s book, Boards on Fire! (and be sure to check out my blog post where I review this key

Prospecting

• Bloomerang’s 42 Questions to Ask Major Donor Prospects. Major gift fundraising is all about the relationship. This resource provides you with a range of questions from the more generic ones (eg, “What are you most proud of?”) to more targeted ones (eg, “Where do you feel the mission of our organization aligns with your values?”) designed to help build stronger and more inspirational relationships.

Cultivation

Solicitation

Stewardship

Communications