4-H

Fund Development Toolkit

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    Supported by 

    Noyce Foundation 

  • Content at a Glance

    Philanthropy: The New 4-H Way

    A general overview of the relationship-based approach to fund development we advocate. This is a great place to start or to share with new staff members.

    Managing the Fund Development Process

    Covers all aspects of planning, hiring, managing a team, budgeting and projecting future fund development results.

    Building a Strong Board or Volunteer Base

    Contains material on how to identify, recruit and engage volunteers or board leaders in support of your fund development activities – and your overall 4-H vision for the future.

    Creating a Powerful Message

    Contains information on building a strong vision, case for support, proposals and appeals.

    Major Gifts

    An entry point to variety of tools to help you raise gifts of $25,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. (This is also a great section for those just getting started with leadership giving - $1,000 to $24,999.)

    • The Introductory materials are designed for those getting started with relationship-based fundraising from individuals, corporations or foundations.

    • The Advanced materials provide tools and resources for seasoned fund development professionals, looking to augment their advanced strategy development and moves management programs.

    • The Effective Foundation Grant Writing section focuses on providing tools and approaches for seeking funding from corporate or private foundations. 

    • The Maximizing Corporate Giving section provides resources on corporate giving and grant making.

    Raising Money from Many Donors

    Provides resources and strategies for raising gifts from donors of less than $1,000 through the mail, email, online, and over the phone.

    Hosting Top Quality Special Events

    Covers all aspects of special event planning, goal setting, implementation and how to connect these activities to the rest of your fund development work throughout the year.

    Keeping Donors with World Class Stewardship

    Provides resources, tools and templates to ensure that your donors know the impact of their giving on your 4-H programs.