Spring 1999 Fundraising Clinic for Nonprofits (other)

written by Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits and National Society of Fund Raising Executives - MN

St. Paul: MAP, 1999.

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76.2% of all charitable contributions come from individuals, 9.3% from foundations, 5.7% from corporations, and 8.8% from bequests, so the greatest growth potential for nonprofits lies in individuals. 47% of all charitable contributions go to religious organizations.
100% staff participation in donating to an organization is important; 100% board participation is vital. charity fundraising nonprofit sector
Donor/Volunteer Constituency Circle
[diagram of concentric circles]
1: Board, staff, and their families
2: Volunteers, donors
3: Former volunteers, former donors
4: Civic organizations, fraternal organizations, vendors, past program participants, veterans' associations, religious organizations, visitors, clients and their families
5: Corporations, foundations, individuals interested in the mission, community at large
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What a Case Isn't:
* A mission statement
* A strategic plan
* A program description
* A need statement
* An annual report

What a Case Is:
A compelling reason for a constituent to support your organization, right now.
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Components of the Case
The Emotional Case: connects the constituent to the desired outcome.
The Institutional Case: connects the constituent to your organization as the instrument to achieve the outcome.
The Financial Case: connects the constituent's gift to the achievement of the outcome.
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5-10% of the total number of donors provide 80-90% of the income.
60-80% of the total number of donors provide 10-20% of the income.
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