Where to Find a Matching Grant For #GivingTuesday
Use matching grants to boost community outreach and build partnerships. By raising funds that are then matched by a donor, you double resources, showcase community support, and create opportunities for collaboration, strengthening relationships and impact across stakeholders.
Volunteer Month: Strategies for Multigenerational Engagement
Engage volunteers across generations by offering tailored opportunities: Gen X for leadership roles, Millennials for in-kind support, Gen Z for social media advocacy, and Baby Boomers for mentorship. This approach fosters deeper connections, enhances fundraising efforts, and strengthens community impact.
Think You’re Not a Writer? Your Guide to Writing a Great Fundraising Appeal
Create a compelling fundraising appeal by clarifying your message, outlining the problem, solution, and urgency, and telling a clear, persuasive story. Focus on connecting with your audience emotionally, then refine your draft to inspire action and drive donations.
Volunteers
PLEA (Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan) offers accessible legal information and learning on topics like setting up non-profits, governance, finances, volunteers’ rights, by-laws, and reporting obligations to help groups operate lawfully.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships let nonprofits and businesses exchange value—cash, products, or exposure. Focus on aligning goals, showcasing your assets, and building strong relationships. It’s about collaboration that benefits both sides, not just the bottom line.
Purpose-Driven Volunteer Engagement
This e-book discusses how to transform volunteers into strategic partners by fostering loyalty through meaningful purpose, empowering them as leaders, creating ongoing engagement cycles, and enabling them to spread awareness and recruit new supporters.
Our Key Concepts
Donor Relations Group centers donor relations on four foundational pillars—Acknowledgment, Stewardship, Recognition, and Engagement—designed to retain donors and nurture lifetime support. These elements form the core of a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising model.
New to Fundraising? We’ve Got You Covered
Getting started in fundraising can feel like drinking from a firehose. There’s so much to learn, but AFP is starting you off with the basics. This resource guide features webinars, articles, and courses that will introduce you to some of the key concepts of fundraising.
Mind Your Manners: Thank Your Donors
Show donors genuine appreciation by acknowledging their contributions promptly and personally. Include their name, donation amount, and a heartfelt message. Personalized touches like handwritten notes or calls strengthen relationships and encourage ongoing engagement and support.
How to Use Donor Communications to Improve Year-End Fundraising
Craft thoughtful donor communications—such as post-gift thank-you emails with impact stories, holiday greeting updates, cohesive narrative messaging, seasonal appeals, and appropriate channels—to strengthen engagement and giving.