Use a computer to track food and funds, and manage your money responsibly and effectively. Hungry clients count on your smart budget to get fed (see page 11 in Roadmap).
Increase your funds in a variety of ways. Ask your community and find out who has money to give while at the same time raising awareness about your agency (see page 12 in Roadmap).
Recommended Reading & Presentations
Watch Jeff Cohen, Austin consultant, educator, trainer and video producer's presentation on fundraising. (An ID and password are required to access these videos. E-mail Adrienne Harrold at aharrold@austinfoodbank.org for access).
Check out Effective Fundraising for CAFB Partner Agencies (PDF) and our fundraising ideas (PDF).
Use our notes on fundraising with your board of directors (PDF) for ideas on how to renew your team's spirit and budget.
See how donation choices can be made in this New York Times article.
Check out GiveWell and GoodCause Austin to see what experts say makes a nonprofit attractive to donors.
Learn the basics of grant writing in "Telling Your Story: An Introduction to Grant Writing", by Meridith Story Williams, Grants Manager at the CAFB.
Also, check out these helpful tips for finding grants.
Use our Grants Resources Guide to search for grants your agency is eligible for. We'll also post grant opportunities online on the Partner Agency bulletin board.
Use your imagination when it comes to planning community events! See our Community Events listings and read about successful events from other agencies. Community awareness leads to increased financial support!
How is your agency's budget organized? Do you use a computer program? Has your agency raised money, written a grant proposal or organized a community event? Share your story.
