Partnership for Fundraising Equity

Brought to you by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy, Inc. A Black-Woman-owned Fundraising Firm

Fundraising Strategies

What is your current fundraising landscape? Check all that apply

The building is on fire. We need funds fast

We have an immediate funding short-gap we need to close

Upcoming grants will soon term out

We will meet budget this year but want to be proactive about securing support for the upcoming fiscal/calendar year.

We have an acute need to diversify our funding

Which of the following best describes your organization’s revenue needs?Check all that apply.

The building is on fire, we need funds within 1- 6 months to close a critical funding short gap

One or more of our major funding sources will expire within 9-12 months.

We’re seeking seed money or a new organization or a new initiative.

Geographic Scope

Which of the following best describes your organization? Check one

National

International

Regional

Email *

Please provide your organization's name *

What's your organization's mission *

First & last name of the person completing this form *

What is the best phone number to reach you?

Organization's Mailing Address (including City, State and Zip Code

What time zone are you in (for meeting scheduling) *

Organization's website *

Do you have a fiscal sponsor *

Yes

When did your organization receive its tax exempt status? *

Please confirm that your organization is led by People-of-Color. We define that as having a leadership team comprised of at least 51% Black, Brown or Indigenous people.

Yes, at least 51% of our leadership team is People of Color

Yes, our constituents or beneficiaries are primarily people of color

Yes, our organization's mission addresses structural inequities that marginalize Black and Brown communities.

Financial Information

What's your agency's current operating budget *

How much funding would you like to raise within your rolling calendar year or fiscal year?

Fundraising Challenges & Opportunities

What aspects of fundraising do you need help with? Check all that apply

Grant writing

Implementing new fundraising strategies

Prospect research- help identifying funders

Strategies to get in the doors of new donors

Strategy insights figuring out how much funding I should be asking for and what type of funding I should request.

Creating fundraising metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Creating a Fundraising/ Fund Development Plan

Commonly Requested Documents

Below is a list of commonly-requested documents we may need in order to advance your fundraising efforts. Please indicate which of the following documents or materials you have on-hand, upon request.

Key organization and project staff

How many people does your organization employ?

Gift Acceptance Policies

Please inform us of any entities or types of entities your organization will not accept funding and resources from (e.g. tobacco, liquor manufacturers etc.)