Individuals support all types of funding needs for nonprofit organizations. Whether you need funds for your annual operating budget, a major capital campaign or your endowment fund, it's critical to include individual donors in your funding plan. According to recent trends, individuals make up 85 percent of the donor base for nonprofits in the United States.
To begin soliciting from individuals, you need to develop a prospect list for both major gifts and smaller donations. Think of individuals who share your organization's ideals -- your core beliefs, values and mission -- and who may be open to investing in those ideals. Perhaps they are people who have benefited from the services you offer or are close to an individual who has.
Individuals to consider:
- friends and acquaintances in your own personal network
- board members
- other wealthy individuals who support specific issues
- prospects who may respond to direct mail appeals
For more information please contact
Linda Blanton
Planning, Development & Communications Director
867-9700 ext 2230
lblanton@ccpfc.org
