Fundraising can be tough, but not when you know the fundamentals.

1. 10 Quick Tips for
Nonprofit Fundraising
Daniel Kimball
Product Specialist at Aplos Software

2. Daniel Kimball
Dan Kimball is a seasoned fundraiser with twenty years
of experience in strategic fund development and
nonprofit management.
He’s currently developing Aplos’ Donor Management
PlaAorm to help nonprofits connect with (and
culCvate!) their donor base.
His mantra: “Fundraising is a relaConship business.”

3. Who Do I Know?
Successful fundraising costs liNle and reaches a wide
audience.
Think: "Who can help me?"
Maybe a member of the family works in a large
company which might be willing to sponsor you? A
friend might be able to provide a venue for a
fundraising event? Build ideas around what you
already have.

4. Keep Your Reasons for Volunteering in Mind
A passionate desire to help will bring in
donaCons.

5. Produce a Leaflet
Explain your reasons for volunteering and give some
background on the project. Include the leaflet in every
fundraising acCvity.

6. Have a Goal
Know how much you need to raise.
For every fundraising acCvity, assess
how much you expect to raise against
what you actually do.
Some ideas work, others might not.

7. Ask for Specific DonaCons
But don't stand by them!
Asking for a specific amount will give your
donors a benchmark.
If you’re asking for sponsorship, it may be
an idea to go to your biggest benefactor
first – people o^en follow the leader.

8. Write Well-Targeted LeNers
Write to individuals.
And individuals within companies.
Ask them for support.

9. Hold an Event
Events are great ways to get donors to
parCcipate on several levels.
Think — aucCons!
At an invite-only Crab feed!

10. Always Offer Something in Return
First and foremost a prompt Thank You LeNer
to every sponsor who makes a donaCon.
Also, send them updates, newsleNers or
other informaCon on the project once it’s
underway.
Invite them to the groundbraking/opening/
celebraCon…

11. Plan Ahead
To avoid your mission targets…

12. Use Your Time Wisely
Fundraisers generally use as much time as
they have to achieve their goals.
If you are on a tight deadline, you will just
be working that bit harder!

13. About Aplos
We’re the #1 solution in online donor management
software for nonprofits.
Fundraising is important, but you probably wish you didn't
have to spend so much of your valuable time raising money.
Aplos' all-in-one solution helps you raise money, track
giving, and ensure your donors have a positive experience
with your organization.
Visit aplos.com for more information.
"Nonprofits all across the country
are praising the software's ease of
use, reasonable price, and great
customer service." - NPTechNews