Links

Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising is the UK’s membership body for professional fundraisers looking for training, events and job opportunities.

Sofii
Sofii provides fundraisers with a comprehensive archive of creative fundraising ideas from around the world.

Funding Central
Funding Central is a great resource for both new and experienced fundraisers, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities for all Third Sector organisations.

Books

The Porcupine Principle and Other Fundraising Secrets
Jonathan Farnhill

‘The Porcupine Principle is both down to earth and thought provoking at the same time. Interwoven with practical fundraising tips and advice, it will also help you reflect deeply on your fundraising practice, bringing meaning and a sense of perspective to an invaluable profession.’

How To Manage An Effective Non-Profit Organisation: From Writing and Managing Grants To Fundraising, Board Development and Strategic Planning
Michael A. Sand

‘Author Michael A Sand, a consultant to non-profit organisations for more than 25 years, has condensed his experience and knowledge of not-for-profit agencies into an information packed book. He thoroughly covers the ABCs of managing a non-profit - from forming and operating a governing board to writing better grant proposals to hiring and supervising a productive staff.’

Relationship Fundraising: A Donor-Based Approach To The Business Of Raising Money
Ken Burnett

‘Ken Burnett is one of the world’s leading practitioners of the art of raising money by mail. Many of us in the fundraising field speak about building relationships with donors, but Ken has systematically developed teh techniques to bring this ideal down to earth. This classic book lays them out for all to see. Relationship Fundraising is one of a handful of truly indispensable books that belong on every fundraiser’s bookshelf.’

Tiny Essentials Of Major Gift Fundraising
Neil Sloggie

‘Help is close at hand in this small gem - wise counsel, the importance of colleagues and networking, heaps of practical advice.’

Tiny Essentials Of Writing For Fundraising
George Smith

‘This book is a refreshing - and delightfully short - guide to the author’s insights about the writer’s craft. If you’re even thinking about writing fundraising letters you can’t afford not to buy this remarkable little book.’

Tiny Essentials Of Fundraising
Neil Sloggie

‘A simple and truthful reminder of what’s at the heart of effective fundraising. How I wish someone had given me this book when I was starting out all those years ago!’

Reports

Firm Foundations: A Snapshot Of How Trusts and Foundations Are Responding To The Economic Downturn In 2009
This report assesses the extent to which some of the largest trusts and foundations have taken a strategic approach to their investments and delivery of aims, and explores the relationship between the two in the economic downturn.

2009 State Of The Not-For-Profit Industry Survey
Commissioned by Blackbaud, this report provides an overview of the Third Sector to help non-profit organisations better benchmark their operations in comparison with their peers.