Part 1.1: Functional overall structure of Fundraising

Apparently there are three fundamental fundraisering components (1) major Gift Solicitation (2) Annual Campaigns and (3) Planned Giving. Each component requires strategies that work under an umbrella strategy, and grants seem to pop up within them (especially the second, annual campaigns). lastly research skills for successful engagement of all the n4p's techniques.

So the substantive areas of knowledge are the first three components, and the procedural skillset include strategy, grantwriting, and research.

Preparing for foundation fundraising: