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Papers & Presentations 
by Arthur Davis
  • ​SWOT/TOWS Guide for Fundraising
  • Worksheet for SWOT/TOWS
  • Frameworks for Capacity Building Presentation 
  • Capacity Building - Case Study
  • GIVES Analysis for Fundraising
  • Donor Analysis
  • ROI
  • Grant Readiness
Recommended Books & Articles
  • Oregon Foundation Databook - 14th ed., edited by Craig McPherson. This is a remarkable book. It's like holding a database in your hands. The listings in the back for types of projects (e.g. capital), subject area, and funding by geographic area within the state are always helpful.
  • Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals by Susan Howlett: Susan has been one of our most beloved speakers at local Grant Professionals conferences, and Getting Funded is the book I use in my classes.  
  • Writing To Win Federal Grants by Cheryl Kester and Karen Cassidy: A simple, clear, concise book on federal grants with useful examples.
  • The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution by David La Piana: If I were recommending one book for most nonprofits, this would be it.
  • Building Nonprofit Capacity by John Brothers and Anne Sherman
  • The Sustainability Mindset: Using the Matrix Map to Make Strategic Decisions by Steve Zimmerman
  • The Nonprofit Business Plan by David La Piana
  • Total Giving Momentum article on donor analysis by Ron Frey
  • 2014 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey by Urban Institute and AFP
  • 2014 Charitable Giving Report by Blackbaud

Fundraising Skills Development

GPA - Grants Professionals Association of Oregon & SW Washington is the place to grow and learn as a professional and network with grant writing colleagues.
WVDO - Willamette Valley Development Officers WVDO offers an outstanding annual conference for fundraisers at all skill levels, grant writing and corporate funding special interest groups, and a major gift symposium.

Other Professional Development

NAO - Nonprofit Association of Oregon

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