Event Planning

Benevon trains and coaches nonprofit organizations to implement a mission-based system for raising sustainable funding from individual donors. View free  videos and read documents explaining the "Benevon Mondel."

The venerable Foundation Center site has lots of information for grantseekers, and this FAQ list is great, especialy for beginners.

Archives of articles on all aspects of fundraising.

Great amount of information on how to fundraise through grants.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy offers a range of downloadable resources on how to make the most of single-day fundraisers.

Unique international program offering the management of volunteers for nonprofit conferences and events, at no charge except expenses. For eligibility details and a summary of their work, see:http://www.icvolunteers.org/index.php?what=ser&id=6

Frequent posts with hints for involving volunteers in live events of all sorts, from InitLive, a technology business that provides "our customers with the tools they need to support their team before, during, and after their event."

Has developed a series of codes of practice in fundraising for the UK. See especially the "Volunteer Fundraising Code of Practice."

"How to Organize & Promote an Event or Meeting" portal and guide for activists.

Archived articles on all sorts of fundraising ideas for leaders of parent/teacher groups but applicable to any organization.

A service that allows organizations to plan and organize special events of all kinds, through free and paid scheduling tools.  Also offers resources on how to create great events and manage volunteers well.

Online scheduling site VolunteerSpot's blog shares ideas, tips and best practices for informal volunteer leaders about improving the volunteer experience, fundraising and streamlining volunteer coordination.

Free online volunteer scheduling service with a lot of useful options, especially template sign-up sheets and reminders to volunteers via e-mail and text. There are also fee-based premium levels for very large organizations. 

Any one person is connected to any other person through six or fewer relationships, because it's a small world. SixDegrees.org (founded by Kevin Bacon and Network for Good) is about using this idea to accomplish something good (social networking with a social conscience). Support favorite charities by donating or creating fundraising *badges* - as well as check out the favorite causes of other people, including celebrities.

"A philanthropic investment organization that helps great leaders build strong, high-performing nonprofit institutions."

Free site designed to enable anyone to quickly mobilize, coordinate , and schedule volunteers in their community, congregation and social network to accomplish projects more easily.