Fundraising and Proposal Writing Resources

Charity Village
Supporting Canadian charities; specific areas to support nonprofit managers, staffers and fundraisers, as well as volunteers, donors and supporters. Lists of non-profit organizations, info on fundraising and an on-line library.

Fundraising Ideas that Work for Grassroots Groups
Written by Ken Wyman, this is an easy to follow guide to fundraising techniques that have been outlined with grassroots and disabled persons' self-help groups in mind. Methods are adapted to help you raise money whether you are in a small community far from corporate headquarters and foundation offices, or are in the heart of a metropolis, feeling unable to compete with the multi-million dollar charity drives that surround you.

Grantwriting Tools for Non-Profit Organizations
Free web-based grant-writing resources, including sample proposals.

Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Practical tips and tools to help your organization raise money.

Making Change: How Social Movements Work and How to Support Them
This report seeks to provide a guidepost to both funders and the field by detailing what makes for a successful social movement, what capacities need to be developed, and what funding opportunities might exist.

Ontario Trillium Foundation
One of the OHCC's funders, Trillium's focus is the development of a new social vision which provides opportunity, and promotes both individual and collective responsibility.The Foundation was established in 1982 to ensure that a portion of the proceeds of the Ontario Lottery Corporation is directed toward social issues in Ontario.

Proposal Writing Short Course
Free on-line short course from the Foundation Centre. Also available in French, Spanish and Russian.