Business, Operations & FundraisingModule 9 of 14

Grant Writing, Fundraising Events & Crowdfunding

Beyond sponsors, teams raise money through written grant proposals, community fundraising events, crowdfunding, and matching-gift programs. This module covers the mechanics and the nonprofit structure behind them.

Grant Writing, Fundraising Events & Crowdfunding is module 9 of 14 in the Business, Operations & Fundraising guide. It picks up where Winning Corporate Sponsors left off and hands over to Stewardship & Long-Term Sponsor Relationships. Its 3 lessons are about 68 minutes of the guide's ~20 hours.

3 lessons~68 min49 lessons in this guide

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3 lessons

01Grant Writing & Nonprofit StructureHow to write a fundable proposal and set up 501(c)(3) or a fiscal sponsor.26 min read

02Fundraising Events & In-Kind DrivesCommunity events and donation drives that raise money and build local goodwill.20 min read

03Crowdfunding & Matching GiftsOnline campaigns and the easiest 'free' money most teams miss: employer matches.22 min read

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