Publishers FAQ > Fundraising > Ive just gotten my 501(c)(3) status how do I start fundraising?
Discuss Fundraising Topics | Fundraising ResourcesRaising money to support its operations and programs is usually the most difficult task that any not-for-profit organization faces. Unfortunately, the arts–especially for underinstitutionalized disciplines such as literature–often have fewer places to turn to for support. Consider fundraising a three tiered process: the base comes from individual donors; the mid-level from local/regional foundations, corporations, and your state arts agency; and only once you have achieved those two levels can it make sense to approach national foundations.It sounds like a cliché, but fundraising at all levels is about building relationships. Keep an eye out for potential donors: your readers, writers, vendors, neighbors, people who attend readings. They all have a relationship with you, which means that there’s a chance they would be willing to donate but only if you ask and only if you can explain why they benefit from supporting you!
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