The following fundraising ideas for ministry organizations will help you raise the cash you need for your cause. These top fundraising ideas can be used by ministries, charities, churches and more to increase the revenues entering the coffers in an effective and fun way. Take a look at these top money generating methods and then take action and you will have the money your organization needs, or at least get you on track.

1. Get Government Funding
No list of finding funding for non-profit organizations is complete if it does not explore government funding resources. There is no larger funding source for projects than the federal government and there are tons of non-profit grant programs and foundation grants that can provide your ministry the bulk of its funding. Take advantage of your not for profit standing and use the programs that are tailor made to help.

2. Leverage Your Reach
Your church, ministry or charity has a valuable resource, the most valuable of all resources, the reach of your communication to those that trust you. Leverage the relationships your organization has built and add value to everyone's life, while you raise funds for your projects. Consider including advertising opportunities within your newsletters, mailings, or communications. A large following will have quality advertisers lining up to present their services to your flock.

3. Joint Ventures
Consider joining forces with other organizations to accomplish more through combined effort. Your church might have certain systems in place that would be an asset to the local synagogue, or vice versa. Discover what value your organization has and offer to join forces with another organization or business to reach mutual goals. Instead of creating your own event, join an event that has already been established and leverage the benefits that have been built by others, but remember to approach the relationship with what you have to offer.

4. Host A Community Event
Churches and ministries have known the power of this technique for fundraising for many generations. Consider hosting a community event for families and children to enjoy, and soft sell your services for indirect fundraising. With volunteers and creativity a community wide event can be sponsored that will engender the communities respect and encourage donation and or purchases of fundraising products.

5. Set Up An Estate Program
If your organization promotes a worthy cause, you might want to consider setting up an endowment program and encouraging members to consider allowing their assets to promote their favorite cause after they die.
6. Leverage Your Members Creativity
There is nothing so powerful in non-profit fundraising than harnessing the creativity of your human resources. Confer with your members as to what their passions are and encourage them to pursue them in the name of your cause. A ministry typically has a large flock of productive and creative individuals that would be willing to contribute their expertise and talents towards the growth of your ministry.

7. Volunteer Power
Fundraising is just as much about not wasting resources as it is bringing in new funding. Harness the power of volunteer workers and save thousands on paid labor. If your cause is inspirational and your goals lofty you will have no trouble finding dedicated volunteers to help offset the costs of operation.

8. Provide Value In All You Do
Fundraising is no different than business. A constant haranguing your congregation for funds with little or no perceived return will only sour your efforts. Seek opportunity to provide return oriented value to people's lives and you will not stray from the path. We have all heard of the monks that now make millions refilling ink cartridges over the internet solving their fundraising needs. Find a need, and seek to fill it.

9. In Times of Crisis, Expand not Contract
These are the invaluable words from Richard Branson, business genius. Take them to heart, when you find yourself in a financial crisis, it is time to redouble your efforts and seek streams of insight otherwise not
sought. Approach businesses, create products, pursue new clients. Use the resources you have at hand and succeed!

10. Grow Your Influence
Ultimately, your organizations reach will determine its availability of funds. A ministry is only so wealthy as it's congregation. Seek to add value to your members, and to create benefit for all that come in contact with your organization. Those that benefit from you will seek to return the favor. Inspire with your selflessness and your rewards will be many. The world is filled with people waiting to discover a path for their passion. Provide the leadership for your organization and your message and you will overcome any challenge you face.
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