- A Library's Appeal: 'Affinity Groups' as a New Means of Fund-Raising
Learn how "affinity groups" can help win donations from hard-to-tap sources: minority groups and people devoted to special-interest causes, such as the environment or AIDS. From the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
- Building Business Partnerships
Tip sheets from New York City's Partnerships for Parks on building positive relationships with for-profit entities. Also includes sample letters written by groups who have formed successful partnerships with local businesses.
- Playground Builder Excels in Corporate Sponsorships
KaBOOM! organizes individuals, community groups and corporations to build playgrounds in under-served neighborhoods, using significant support from corporate monetary and in-kind contributions.
- Winning Support From a Major Foundation: Tips from a Parks Nonprofit
Tupper Thomas, President of Prospect Park Alliance and Administrator of Prospect Park, shares strategies used to get a $400,000 matching grant from Troy, Michigan's The Kresge Foundation.
- From A Foundation's Perspective
Susan Hirsch, Executive Director of the Miriam and Peter Haas Fund, explains a foundation's role in revitalizing parks and urban places.
- Small-Grant Programs
Here are some examples of small-grants programs around the country and information about how they work.
- Fundraising 101
This primer from Nonprofit Universe takes you through the entire process of applying for grants, from "getting personal" to "accepting the award & dealing with rejection."
- Innovative Funding Strategies
Parks consultant Leon Younger outlines strategies to help use existing funding more efficiently and to attract new funding sources.
- Louisville Olmsted Park Conservancy: Stronger Partnerships Aid Fundraising
A Success Story from the Urban Parks Institute.
- Fundraising for Parks Groups
Top-notch sheets from Partnerships for Parks on putting together a fund-raising plan, soliciting donations from local businesses, applying for grants, raising money from individuals and more.
- Financing a Nonprofit Parks Organization
- Gifts to Share
Sacramento, CA residents invest in their parks through this nonprofit program, donating money for gifts ranging from a shovel to trees, benches, or playground equipment.
- Rebuilding the Parks in Indianapolis
Developing successful partnerships and a fiscal strategy that better tapped community resources were key ingredients to re-creating Indianapolis' Department of Parks and Recreation. Leon Younger details his work in these areas.
- Expanding Corporate Philanthropy: Progress Plus Program
An innovative Forest Park
Forever program that provides two incentives for donors, combining state tax
credits with a challenge grant.
