Fundraising for a nonprofit

Most organizations and nonprofits in Israel rely on fundraising by soliciting donations from foundations, done by one of the organization’s employees or volunteers, or by a contracted fundraiser. Fundraisers face closed doors time and time again, so to succeed in this role, one needs an optimistic and confident person (or team) who knows how to stay motivated and succeed in fundraising for the organization, both from abroad and within the country. A fundraiser is required to relentlessly pursue potential donors without giving up, with the goal of ultimately bringing to the organization what it needs the most – donations, and donors to provide them.

Fundraising for an organization in Israel versus the United States – What are the differences?

Fundraising for a non-profit can be challenging and often does not yield the expected results. Major differences in the fundraising patterns in Israel compared to the United States make fundraising for organizations in Israel more difficult. In the United States, fundraising from abroad is often supported by the organization’s management, which contributes from its private funds to the organization, thus setting a personal example and encouraging other foundations to offer grants.

Usually, fundraisers in Israel do not have that support, and they are left to the task of soliciting donations from abroad without that jumpstart. Additionally, American fundraisers benefit through their management’s connections. These connections help open doors, connect the fundraiser with reliable and influential individuals, and facilitate their access to foundations, funds, and businesses that are potential donors. This leads to an easier time fundraising for the organization.

Fundraising for an Israeli organization from sources from abroad – How is it done?

Israeli fundraisers mostly do not receive support from the management, so they enter the job without strong connections to find potential donors. Individuals in the role of fundraisers in a non-profit typically do not occupy the circles of the wealthy and influential in society, and find themselves disconnected from potential donors with whom they want to work directly. Their only option is to approach philanthropic foundations individually or other organizations through public means, and hope for a positive response to their application. This causes particular difficulty in the process of soliciting donations from more personal private funds such as family foundations, but it is relevant even in the case of foundations, as personal connections with the leaders of philanthropic foundations, or lack thereof, also affect the potential success of the fundraising process.

Challenges for Fundraising for Israeli Nonprofits

If these facts are not challenging enough for the Israeli fundraiser, they face an additional obstacle: fundraisers for organizations often compete for the same sources of funding. Many philanthropic foundations, as well as institutions and wealthy individuals, are constantly inundated with donation requests from numerous organizations, which reduces the chances of any one organization receiving funding. Often, even if the non-profit does receive a donation, the available funds may be insufficient to cover its needs. This scarcity of foundations and abundance of nonprofits creates a highly competitive environment for fundraisers in Israel, which already has a very small pool of donors.

The frustration experienced by internal fundraisers, due to their inability to recruit donors for the organizations they represent, coupled with unsatisfactory funding amounts, can lead to their departure from the position, or the termination of their contract by the non-profit. For an organization in its early stages, such a failure can have a significant impact on its survival. Furthermore, even an active non-profit cannot afford to waste money or face financial difficulties due to unsuccessful fundraisers or inconsistent fundraising processes. This is where we come into the picture.

Recruiting donations for your organization with the help of our professionals in MGC:

In light of the difficulties faced by internal fundraisers, it is recommended that nonprofits use the services of an external company to obtain funding for their organization. A company that specializes in developing long-term relationships with philanthropic foundations and other funding sources is extremely valuable in this process. Such a company excels in creating a clear and detailed strategic plan for fundraising and the establishment of long-term donation cycles. The fundraising process at MGC is executed by an experienced team who knows the appropriate approach to donors and has the appropriate connections and workflow to achieve positive results. Consequently, the non-profit’s chances of receiving long-term grants are increased.

MGC offers fundraising and strategic consulting services for non-profits involved in the Israeli sphere, connecting organizations to suitable philanthropic sources from all over the world. MGC advises, writes, submits, and manages applications and donations on behalf of NGOs in Israel and also offers them services in public relations, and external relations.

MGC has:

Over 15 years of experience in executing fundraising strategies for organizations

A 89% success rate over the years in mobilizing and developing funds for a diverse range of organizations

Experience in fundraising all around the world

A comprehensive, well-developed method of fundraising from A to Z – no surprises!

A team of experienced fundraisers

A one-time payment model, with no additional charges or surprises along the way

Extensive knowledge in fundraising in Israel, with professional service and personal attention

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