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Useful References for Resource Mobilization
- The resource mobilization guidebook
- Resource Mobilization guide
- Joint Resource Mobilization
- Resource Mobilization Module Facilitator Guide
- A Guide to Resource Mobilization
- UNDG Guide to Joint Resource Mobilization
- Introduction to Resource Mobilization
- Local Resource Mobilization: A How-To Guide
- Foundation Center: Provides a wealth of resources for grant seekers, including fundraising databases, proposal writing tips, and non-profit management tools.
- Candid: Offers a comprehensive suite of resources for nonprofits, including fundraising best practices, grant alert services, and training programs.
- Idealist: Connects non-profits with funding opportunities, volunteer resources, and networking tools.
- GrantStation: Provides a searchable database of grant opportunities, along with fundraising resources and webinars.
- FRIDA | Young Feminist Fund: Provides resources and support for young feminist activists, including a toolkit on resource mobilization.
- Global Fund for Women: Supports women-led organizations working on a variety of social justice issues. They offer grants, capacity-building programs, and networking opportunities.
- Foundation: A feminist philanthropy organization that supports women-led organizations working on issues such as reproductive health, justice, and economic security.
- Women’s Funding Network: Connects women donors with women-led non-profits and offers resources on fundraising and grant writing specifically for women-led organizations.
Resource Mobilization for Specific Causes:
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants: Provides grant funding for environmental protection initiatives.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants: Offers grant opportunities for biomedical research.
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Supports arts programs and organizations through grant funding.
- Wikimedia Foundation Grants: Provides grants to projects that benefit the Wikimedia ecosystem (Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, etc.).
International Resource Mobilization:
- United Nations Foundation: Champions global solutions and raises funds for UN priority areas.
- Global Giving: Connects nonprofits, donors, and corporations to accelerate social and environmental impact worldwide.
- Charity Navigator: Provides evaluations and information on charitable organizations, allowing donors to make informed decisions.
- GuideStar: Offers a searchable database of non-profit organizations in the United States.
Resources for Capacity Building
- Nonprofit Tech for Good: Provides resources and tools to help nonprofits leverage technology for fundraising and impact measurement.
- Network for Good: Offers online fundraising tools and resources for nonprofits, including webinars and training programs.
- CauseVox: A platform for crowdfunding and advocacy campaigns, with resources to help nonprofits raise awareness and funds.