How to submit Foundation fundraising applications
Fundraising ideas for today
Welcome to Foundation fundraising applications.
Are you considering putting in a fundraising application to a Trust or
Foundation?
Wondering how to write your applications, what to include and how
to complete the funding application form?
Here's a few simple pointers about what to do and what NOT to do:-
- Do not submit the same application to dozens of
Foundations - it will be obvious that they are not
personalised and they'll probably end up in the recycling bin!
- Do your research - buy the software or check the library to
discover which Foundations fund projects in your area -
whether it's youth, church, christian, mission, science,
homeless, or whatever!
- Read the information - don't waste your time applying if they
say that they don't fund your area, or are short of funds at the
moment.
- Follow their instructions - make sure that you double check
that you've included everything. Get it ready in plenty of time,
some of the documents, such as your accounts can be
surprisingly difficult to lay your hands on. Send quality
photocopies, not blurred ones!
- Send it in good time - make a note of the deadlines for
applications in your diary and get ready well ahead of time.
- Do your research - find out what they will offer grants for and
ensure that your project fits well within the guidelines. Many
grant making bodies have more than ten unsuccessful
applications for every successful application - so read
through their paperwork carefully to avoid wasting their time
and your time and money.
- To 'phone or write? If the information from the Foundation
says to 'phone them before submitting your application,
allocate time, collect your information together and make
the 'phone call!
Thanks for visiting Foundation fundraising applications, if you'd like,
you can find further helpful information in the resources below:-
This useful eBook will give you some great
practical ideas on how to plan a successful
fund raising event or campaign.
It's step by step approach is most helpful in
helping to avoid the common pitfalls and
ensuring a successful outcome.
Fund raising for boy scouts, churches, cub scouts, elementary schools, girl
scouts, high school athletics, middle schools, non profit organisations,
sports groups - basketball, football, cheerleading
Candle, candy, charity, christmas wreath, church groups, car fundraisers art
auction, cook books, events, mission trips, gift shop.
Charity fund raising from foundations and trusts, useful software, sample
letters, together with a school fundraisers guide.
Sample Letter - read this copy of a letter which was used to successfully
raise funds for the refurbishment of a church.
Use this draft layout as the basis for your own letter of application.
