Why You Should Consider Collaborative Fundraising

For the past several years many foundations have been talking about collaboration.  Indeed, for many foundations, that is the key to getting funded.  And while there are many ways to collaborate—from collaborating on programs, in facilities, sometimes in administrative ways—collaborative fundraising is an important way that two (or more) organizations can work together to build something stronger than either organization could build alone.

• Good reasons to think about a more community based fundraising model include that it:

• Builds trust between organizations

• Amplifies reach and allows for engaging multiple donor networks

• Demonstrates community cohesiveness and shared mission

• Increases efficiency through shared resources

Collaborative fundraising also helps you to expand your donor database, share risks and responsibilities, and strengthen your storytelling by sharing the collective impact.

By joining fundraising efforts with another organization, you are showcasing your joint vision for your community and demonstrating to donors how collaboration can lead to stronger, more resilient organizations.

Community fundraising efforts show that any connecting a village of donors to paired organizations can help to increase the fundraising capacity of both.