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FUNDRAISING

Click below to view PDF Tip Sheets which answer your questions. To download and install Adobe Acrobat click here.

Q: What are the major sources of funds?

A: Building Relationships
  Ideas for Co-Sponsorship
  Applying for Small Grants
  Approaching Local Businesses
  Raising Money from Individuals
  Fundraising Resources (within Resources for Parks Groups)

Q: How do we develop a fundraising strategy?

A: Putting Together a Fundraising Plan
   Key Principles (coming soon)
   Needs Assessment (coming soon)
   Sample budgets (coming soon)

Q: How can we find foundations supporting our mission?

A: Fundraising Resources (within Resources for Parks Groups)
The Foundation Center

Q: How do we write a grant proposal?

A: Applying for Small Grants
Sample Proposal Letter
Sample Budgets (coming soon)

Q: How do we approach businesses/corporations for funds?

A: Bringing Interests Together
  Making a Plan
  Approaching Businesses
  The Basics of Relationship Building
  Ideas for Co-Sponsorship
  Sample Introductory Letter
  Sample Proposal Letter
  Sample Follow-up Letter

Q: Can elected officials support our group?

A: Getting your voice heard in the City budget process
Ideas for Co-Sponsorship

Q: Are Fundraisers effective?

A: Raising $ from Individuals
Planning a Fundraiser (coming soon)

Partnerships holds dozens of workshops each year across the city on the topics listed below. Contact the Outreach Coordinator in your borough for more information. Also, check out the schedule of upcoming workshops.

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