Grassroots Fundraising
Good overview of grassroots fundraising.
Created by: The Virginia Organizing Project

Starting from Scratch
How to set fundraising goals.
Created by: USAFundraising

5 Simple Grant Writing Tips
Tips to get your proposals funded.
Created by: USAFundraising

The Ten Most Important Things You Can Know About Fundraising (pdf)
Detailed information on what to look for, what to expect, and how to be effective in fundraising.
Created by: Grassroots Fundraising Journal

Making the Most of Special Events
Using special events for more than just directly producing revenue.
Created by: About.com

Guide to Special Events Fundraising (online book, pdf)
A bit outdated, but chock-full of information on all of the ins and outs of special events.
Created by: Ken Wyman & Associates

Discover Total Resources: A Guide for Nonprofits (pdf)
A descriptive checklist to be used as a guide, or self-audit, by boards, staff and volunteers to assess the degree to which they are tapping a full range of community resources: people, money, goods and services.
Created by: Mellon Financial Corporation

Ten Commandments of Fundraising (doc)
Ten basic tips that help you get ready for successful fundraising.
Created by: Institute for Conservation Leadership

Ten Biggest Mistakes Foundation Grant Applicants Make (doc)
Outlines what you should NOT do when applying for a foundation grant.
Created by: Institute for Conservation Leadership

Steps of Major Donor Fundraising (doc)
Outlines the three main steps of working with major donors.
Created by: Institute for Conservation Leadership

Pros and Cons of Different Kinds of Fundraising (doc)
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of eight different fundraising sources.
Created by: Institute for Conservation Leadership