Selected bibliography: Fundraising

Last update: March 2009

The sixth framework programme of the European Union : a layperson's guide to funding :
tactical technology collective / Kamini Aisola. - Amsterdam : Tactical Technology Collective, 2004. -
66 p.
This guide aims to help NGOs and companies in the new EU member states to better understand and
have easier access to the EU Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) funding. The information gathered
consists of several guidelines for the application process and a collection of specific up-to-date
information and (web)addresses. In addition to the original version of this guide, updates should be
available every six months from the same source.
http://www.tacticaltech.org/files/fp6-guide.pdf

New approaches to funding not-for-profit organisations / John Kingston, Margaret Bolton. - [s.l.] :
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), 2004. - 16 p.
This report seeks to record and to explain the enormous growth in interest over the last few years in
the provision of loans and other investment to non-profit organisations. It argues that this funding
development fills a gap in the market. It describes the following new approaches: social investment;
the provision of ‘patient capital’, and an ‘investment’ or ‘venture philanthropy’ approach to grant
making. The factors driving the growth in use of these approaches are examined and their relevance
to fundraising charities considered. Finally, the report discusses how key stakeholders including the
government and charitable trusts are adapting to this new environment.
http://www.cafonline.org/venturesome/approach04.doc

Fundraising from grantmakers : trusts and foundations / Ruth Tovim. - Edenbridge : Wiremill
publishing Ltd, 2004. - 24 p.
ISBN: 1905053126
This brief guide is aimed at providing organisations with definitions and general information about
foundations and trusts, as well as guidelines to help them build up their projects, find funders and
make successful applications for funds.
For information: http://www.wiremillpublishing.com

D'art question 17 : artists' international mobility programs. - Strawberry Hills : International

Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), 2004. - 7 p.
List of online resources on programmes that aim to encourage the movement of artists across
national borders collated by the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies
(IFACCA). This document also provides a link to a bibliography of recent European Commission
communications, studies and documents on artists' mobility developed by the Informal European
Theatre Meeting (IETM).
http://www.ifacca.org/files/040901mobilityq.pdf
For information: http://www.ifacca.org

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“Towards a self-sustaining infrastructure” / Lee Davis, Nicole Etchart In : Alliance Extra. (March
2004). – Pages 1-6.
According to the authors, it is time to place greater value on ‘infrastructure’ in the non-profit sector and
on those ‘invisible’ organisations that work to build it. These organisations need to be recognised as
an essential part of building a healthy and sustainable non-profit sector, and this means being willing
to pay for their services. A strategic and fair fee-for-service model, supplemented by donor support to
ensure wider access, may be at least part of the answer.
http://www.allavida.org/alliance/axmar04e.html

Manuel de recherche de financement et de gestion financière des ONG et organisations de

développement du Sud / Fernand Vincent. - Geneva : Innovations et Réseaux pour le
Développement (IRED), 2003. - 232 p.
ISBN: 2883680051
This manual is a practical tool for fundraising and financial management. It anticipates questions from
non-profit grantseekers about amounts and types of funding they might request. Annexes contain
contact information.
For information: http://www.ired.org/modules/publication/

The future of the self-regulation of charity fundraising / Rodney Buse. - London : Buse
Commission, 2003.
This report describes the goals and objectives of a project that will identify a self-regulatory regime for
all types of organisations that engage in fundraising. The author hopes that organisations that follow a
framework for self-regulation in fundraising will enhance public trust and confidence in non-
governmental organisations. The publication contains recommendations and a survey for fundraising
organisations to return to aid the researcher in gathering data.
For information: http://www.busecommission.org.uk/public/docs/Full Report.pdf

Fundraising from Europe / Christopher Carnie. - Lingfield : Chapel & York, 2003. - 125 p.
ISBN: 1903293081
This resource describes the landscape of fundraising from European Union grantmakers, including
some of the world's largest foundations, corporate funders, and wealthiest individuals. It focuses
mostly on facts and figures concerning the funding sector in Europe and also has some information
on agencies to contact as well as legal and fiscal rules to be mindful of. Sources of information are
also described.
For information:
http://www.chapelyork.com/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=56&osCsid=b80c44d46f56ece7
c1754762ea73ed04

Justificación técnica y administrativa de proyectos subvencionados / Agustín de Asís. - Madrid :

Fundación Luis Vives, 2003. - 410 p.
ISBN: 8480045728
Social action policies, whether in Spain or in developing countries, include much more than raising
funds for projects, they require preventive measures and a detailed plan which specifies the strategic
objectives of the organisation. This publication aims to provide a useful tool to justify the necessity of
projects to the administration in order to maintain and receive economic support.
For information: http://www.cerasa.es

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La financiación de las entidades sin fines de lucro / Marta de la Cuesta González. - Madrid :
Fundación Luis Vives, 2002. - 566 p.
ISBN: 8480045132
This publication is a useful tool for students or young professionals who have just finished their
education and are interested in non-profit organizations’ economical management. It uses a
comprehensible vocabulary suited to people who are newcomers in this field.
For information: http://www.cerasa.es

Guarantee funds : a success factor in microfinance? / Kurt Moors, Geert Peetermans. - Leuven :
Cera Foundation, 2002. - 56 p. - (Horizonten).
ISBN: 77183
Microfinance is described for grantmakers and non-profit organisations that are interested in making
grants in the form of guarantee funds. A basic definition is given, advantages and disadvantages of
this scheme are described. Documentation from a seminar on guarantee funds is also included.
For information: http://www.cera.be/almancora/en/group+structure/cera+group/Cera+Stichting.htm

Guia para escribir propuestas / Jane C. Geever. - 3rd ed. - New York : The Foundation Center,
2001. - 271 p.
ISBN: 1931923167
Tool for fundraisers or grantseekers on all aspects of grant application, from planning and research to
writing. Along with sample budgets, tips on what to include or avoid and how to write a proposal, the
publication also describes how to research, contact, and cultivate potential funders.
For information:
http://www.fdncenter.org/marketplace/catalog/product_monograph.jhtml?id=prod260003
fdncenter.org/

Organising special events for fundraising and campaigning / John F Gray, Stephen Elsden. -
London : The Directory of Social Change, 2000. - 90 p. - ('How to' guide).
ISBN: 190036056X
This how-to guide to producing a fundraising event describes the rationale behind special events and
ways to host one successfully. Using case studies and theoretical advice, it guides planners through
the process of event management from setting objectives and identifying an idea to planning and
budgeting, choosing venues and communicating with the public and the media.
For information: http://www.dsc.org.uk/cgi-
bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2edsc%2eorg%2euk%2facatalog%2findex%2eht
ml&WD=events%20special%20organising&SHOP=%20&PN=DSC_CAF__How_to__Guides%2ehtml
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Automated resources for nonprofit management and fundraising / Gayle S. Barr. - Chicago :
Donors Forum of Chicago, 2000. - 22 p.
This document is a compendium of electronic resources for nonprofit management and fundraising.
For information: http://www.donorsforum.org/pubs/pubs.html

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Approaching foundations : suggestions and insights for fundraisers / edited by Sandra A.
Glass. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2000. - 123 p. - (New Directions for Philanthropic fundraising,
ISSN : 1072172x).
ISBN: 078795635x
This issue presents insight into the processes of foundation fundraising and provides practical
suggestions helpful to new and experienced fundraisers. The authors discuss preparation and
submission of applications, but also emphasise preparations and tasks that organisations need to
complete before beginning to approach foundations.
For information: http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-078795635X.html
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