Fundraising: Essential Reading
Raising money to build and scale up a nonprofit investigative journalism organization is challenging. Grants and donations from philanthropic organizations and individuals are one source of funding. Here are tips and ideas from fundraising experts:
NEW: MediaDev Fundraising Guide (2021)
Tipsheet: Fundraising Research Resources, by Bridget Gallagher, from a presentation at GIJC19.
Inside Philanthropy: Who’s Funding What
Prospecting and Cultivation: A Fundraising Primer
Proposal Writing: Tutorials and Tips
Creative Ideas For Funding Independent Journalism
Seven Ways Small and Medium Nonprofits Limit Their Fundraising
Secrets to Fundraising: A Great Cause and Plenty of Courage
8 Ways to Increase Donations with Gift Ladders
Fundraising Tips from GIJC 2013 Conference
You can find more reading on fundraising for journalism nonprofits here.
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