Free Resources for Funders
Maximize the power of your giving journey with tailored resources for funders at every stage.
Starting Out? Launch your funding strategy with confidence.
Explore the following resources specifically curated for those who are just starting out:
✅ Give like you mean it: A mini-course to help you discover your giving purpose and fuel your philanthropy for years to come.
✅ Five questions to ask a nonprofit before donating.
✅ Four steps every donor needs to know before donating.
✅ Effectively scale your donation to make a difference, regardless of its size.
✅ How to say no to a nonprofit gracefully.
✅ Should you go it alone or hire an intermediary in your giving strategy?
Identify your Donor Type
Discover your donor type and empower yourself to make a meaningful difference on your own terms. Check out our resources to learn more about the Sustainer, Campaigner, and Launcher donor types:
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Go Deeper
Dive into in-depth information on essential philanthropic topics to enhance your philanthropy and donor capabilities. Our collection of resources is regularly updated, so remember to revisit often!
Explore the following hot topics for effective philanthropy:
✅ Measuring success in your giving strategy: Learn how to determine if your donations are creating the impact you want.
✅ Disaster philanthropy: Learn how to support nonprofits effectively when disaster strikes.
✅ Donating to Indigenous communities: Discover how to approach giving to Indigenous communities in a respectful and impactful manner.
✅ To spend down or not to spend down: Explore the considerations surrounding spending down your philanthropic assets.
✅ Participating in philanthropic networks: Gain insights on how to effectively engage in philanthropic networks.
✅ Leveraging public dollars with private donations: Discover strategies to maximize the impact of your private donations by leveraging public funds.
✅ Trust-Based Philanthropy: Center your giving on Trust-Based Philanthropy principles for greater effectiveness.
Geek Out with Training Videos
Enjoy educational and engaging training videos featuring industry experts:
✅ How to read and interpret a nonprofit organization's 990s.
Keep checking back, as our library of free fact sheets and special training videos is continuously updated!