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Five Steps to a Successful First Sales Appointment With an Underwriting Prospect
Use these simple steps to achieve an initial sales meeting and move a prospect toward being willing to entertain a sponsorship proposal.
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Qualified Charitable Distribution Definition and Rules
The option for qualified charitable distributions first emerged as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. This provision has been extended several times since then but was made permanent through the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Here’s how it works:
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On-Air Drive Calendar
Submit on-air fundraising dates, see when other stations host their drives, and view NPR coordinated fundraising weeks.
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Working with Advertising Agencies
Knowing who to call on at an advertising agency is half the battle.
Grant Seekers Toolkit: What Is a Foundation?
All foundations are non-profit organizations that have been specifically established to support charitable efforts. That said, there are significant differences among foundations - in their structure, in the way they acquire and disperse funds, and, of course, in their missions and goals.
Grant Seekers Toolkit: The Role of Foundations
In recent years, more and more people have established foundations as their primary philanthropic vehicle. The amount that foundations give in grants is determined by the size of their endowments.
Grant Seekers Toolkit: Understand Your Project
One of the most critical parts of the foundation development process is planning your project. The more specific your plans, the better your proposals will be.
Grant Seekers Toolkit: What to Know About Your Station
Before you can write effective proposals to foundations, you need to gather information about your organization and its goals.
Grant Seekers Toolkit Step 1: Define the Project
This article focuses on general support and project support grants, which are the ones most frequently requested by non-profits and most frequently awarded by foundations.