How to Plan and Budget for Fundraising Growth

Many charities keep fundraising and other overhead costs to a bare minimum, and their annual development budgets reflect that. But research shows that investing in the development office, particularly in salaries for those seeking major gifts, brings in increased contributions ― enough to exceed the additional costs. This guide includes: • Tips on how to assess your operation• Steps to take to prepare a budget to increase contributions• A tool to measure long-term fundraising performance• An interactive formula to calculate your cost to raise a dollar Pages: 20Digital file size: 889 KB