 Fundraising
is an exciting and competitive field. Below is a list of associations,
organizations, websites and other resources that Alan Sharpe finds useful in his
work as a professional direct mail fundraising copywriter, consultant, and
coach.
Associations
Association of Fundraising Professionals
The standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising for more than 40 years.
We abide by their Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional
Practice.
Association
for Healthcare Philanthropy
 International professional organization dedicated exclusively to developing the men and women
who encourage charity in North America's healthcare systems.
DMA Nonprofit Federation
The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation improves public awareness and receptivity to direct
marketing-driven philanthropy, and considers itself the "top brand" among all
associations and advocacy groups working on behalf of nonprofits in this area.
Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association
The only professional association exclusively for direct marketing fundraisers.
Educates and connects individuals united by a common commitment to excellence and
ethics in direct marketing fundraising for non-profit organizations.
Fundraising Institute-Australia
Fundraising Institute-Australia is the
professional association for individuals responsible for fundraising and
developing philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit,
charitable organizations throughout Australia.
The Institute of Fundraising
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional body for UK fundraisers,
working to promote the highest standards in fundraising practice and
management.
Publications
Canadian Fundraiser
Since 1991, the Canadian FundRaiser newsletter has been updating nonprofit managers
twice-monthly on news, trends, tips and analysis of developments in the fields of
fundraising and nonprofit management.
Charity Times
The leading business and management magazine for UK non-profit professionals. Every six weeks
it offers a wide range of in-depth, independently-written features and news analysis. Comprehensive
coverage of financial, legal, fundraising, marketing and technology management
issues facing charities today.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The self-styled "newspaper of the nonprofit world." It is considered the No. 1 news source,
in print and online, for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved
in the philanthropic enterprise.
Contributions Magazine
The self-styled "How-to Source for America's Nonprofit Professionals."
Fundraising Success Magazine
Practical guide for nonprofit organizations. Helps development staff raise money for their
organizations' missions. Packed with useful and pertinent information, strategies and expert advice to
help non-profits generate the necessary fundraising revenue to fulfill their mission.
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Published every other month for more than 20 years, the Grassroots Fundraising Journal produces
information on how to build successful organizations. Each issue offers practical, how-to instruction
on fundraising strategies such as direct mail, special events, major gift campaigns, and online fundraising.
Inside Direct Mail
The most comprehensive publication for the direct mail industry. Many resources for those
wanting to know about direct mail.
The Nonprofit Times
Published every two weeks. Read by over 85,000 executives at non-profit organizations across North America.
Professional Fundraising
The United Kingdom's leading bi-monthly journal for fundraisers working in the charity, not for profit
and voluntary sector. Covers news, features and case studies together with information on training courses,
conferences and job opportunities.
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