It's inevitable - at some point in your nonprofit career, you will need to ask for money. Whether it is a fundraising letter, a grant proposal, or a major gift ask, they have this in common: tell them a compelling story that meets their needs. To do that, we'll walk through how to figure out what you're asking for and how to best communicate it; how to research a funder; how to communicate with a potential donor; how to put together the proposal; and donor pet peeves.