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Nonprofit organizations provide jobs— approximately five percent of Alabama’ s workforce— and at the same time, they provide community services which build better places to live and work for us all.”- Ann Cooper
Practical Steps for STRONGER FUNDRAISING
For nonprofits looking to strengthen their fundraising efforts:
Do the research. Avoid duplicating services and target funders whose priorities align with your mission.
Be realistic. Match your funding goals to your organization’ s capacity.
Build relationships. Fundraising is built on trust— with donors, partners and the community.
Focus on impact. Demonstrate measurable results for every dollar invested.
“ All the nonprofits we support are success stories in themselves. The amazing work they do in our communities always reiterates the good in humankind.”- Burton Crenshaw
About the Central Alabama Community Foundation( CACF)
CACF strengthens communities across a 14-county region by connecting donors with the causes they care about most. Under the leadership of President Burton Crenshaw, CACF provides competitive grants, capacitybuilding resources and strategic guidance to nonprofits. With offices in Montgomery, Dothan and Opelika, CACF serves as a bridge between philanthropy and impact— helping nonprofits move from surviving to thriving while improving quality of life across Central Alabama.
HOW CACF SUPPORTS LOCAL NONPROFITS
CACF’ s impact extends well beyond grant funding. The foundation strengthens nonprofits through:
Competitive Grants: Funding mission-driven organizations with measurable community impact.
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Capacity-Building Programs: Training in grant writing, board development, marketing, fundraising and strategic planning.
Technical Assistance: Guidance to improve operations and sustainability.
Networking Platforms: Connecting nonprofits with community leaders, donors and peer organizations.
Donor Partnerships: Creating customized charitable giving solutions to align philanthropy with community needs.
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