Getting tax-exempt status for your nonprofit organization is just the first step -- whether its mission will succeed depends entirely on your ability to raise money. Fortunately, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits will show you how. Featuring advice and stories from over 40 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits explains how to: work with individual donors plan special events solicit grants from foundations and corporations get media coverage use the Web to further fundraising goals start a side business to raise funds and much more The book also covers IRS rules and regulations, grassroots strategies for struggling nonprofits, the tools and staffing needed, and dozens of resources that you can take advantage of. Best of all, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits is written in plain English, cutting out the jargon and "consultant speak" that's all too common in many nonprofit books. List of Forms Fundraising Worksheet 1: Sample Cost Analysis Fundraising Worksheet 2: Fundraising Assets Fundraising Worksheet 3: Fundraising Strategy Chart Fundraising Worksheet 4: Mailing Evaluation Fundraising Worksheet 5: Meeting Checklist Fundraising Worksheet 6: Projected Special Event Expenses Fundraising Worksheet 7: Projected Special Event Income Fundraising Worksheet 8: Grantseeking Chart Fundraising Worksheet 9: Grants Worksheet Fundraising Worksheet 10: Check Your Website's Fundraising Effectiveness Fundraising Worksheet 11: Press Release Template