Subscribe to our newsletter. The First Rule of Fundraising Everyone agrees that the first rule of fund raising is to ask.
Few people make a contribution without being asked for it.
But the bigger questions are who, how and when. Yes, you should ask your mother, although she's probably not the first one to approach. The first group you should ask is the board of directors. Presumably, people who join your board support your goals and programs. The second group to solicit are people who benefit from your programs.