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Getting Started: Developing Monetary Resources

Although much of your operational needs may be met by various in-kind donations—through bartering and pro bono specialty services—some of your needs will require funding.

Activities for acquiring funding may include:

Grant applications to national and local foundations, state and Federal government programs, and corporate charitable offices
Direct appeals to donors, either via mail or personal contacts
Special fundraising events

You may want to ask a fundraising or development specialist in your community to consult with you (at little or no cost) to determine which combination of activities will be most effective.

At the Federal level, determine which funded efforts also might be relevant to your MRC. For example, some MRC units have collaborated with bioterrorism preparedness programs; this allows them to share monetary resources and to dovetail outreach, training, and community coordination efforts.

Inform your partners and community champions of your financial needs. They may or may not be able to contribute financially, and they may be aware of other sources. Financing can be accomplished through various methods—allow others to help you with this process.

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Last Updated on 8/15/2006