Fundraising
Fundraising: Preparing Your Approach

Updated: 6.1.06

Before You Begin

Before approaching any potential funder, researching grants or writing your first proposal, you need to understand a few basic fundraising rules and do some planning. This section will guide you in your preparations by providing instructions on:

• Developing supporting materials
• Preparing yourself
• Making the call
• Making the ask
• Developing written proposals

Download the complete Preparing Your Approach section to help you get ready to begin your fundraising efforts.