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Fundraising
Top 10 Books About Fundraising
Click on titles for descriptions and pricing.Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising by Henry Rosso and Associates Complete Guide to Fund-Raising Management by Stanley Weinstein Designs for Fund-Raising by Harold J. Seymour Ethical Decision Making in Fund Raising by Marilyn Fischer Fundraising for Social Change by Kim Klein Hidden Gold by Harvey McKinnon How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters by Mal Warwick Overgoal by Kay Sprinkel Grace Raising More Money by Terry Axelrod Relationship Fundraising by Ken Burnett
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Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings- Judy Allen/Paperback/Published 1999
Written by Toronto events producer Judy Allen, this book includes both event planning principles and practical tips for making your next event a success. Inside, you'll find checklists, forms and lots of helpful advice from an experienced professional in the field.
Buy through Amazon.ca: $31.47
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Ethics for Fundraisers (Philanthropic Studies)- Albert Anderson/Paperback/ Published 1996
A comprehensive overview of ethical issues in development, this book includes concrete examples and strategies for approaching fundraising from an ethical perspective.
Raising More Money- Terry Axelrod / Hardcover / Published 2000
Winning the Money Game: A Guide to Community Based Library Fundraising- Baker, Taylor Co. / Paperback / Published 1979
Preparing Your Capital Campaign- Marilyn Bancel /Hardcover/Published 2000
This nuts and bolts workbook examines the preparation phase of a capital campaign, isolating the exact steps that must be taken before the launch. It offers clear instructions for how to create a campaign timetable, establish a campaign committee, determine and goal, and much more.
Writing for a Good Cause: The Complete Guide to Crafting Proposals and Other Persuasive Pieces for Nonprofits- Joseph Barbato and Danielle S. Furlich/Paperback/Published 1988
Billed as "The Complete Guide To Crafting Proposals and Other Persuasive Pieces for Non-Profits," this book teaches effective persuasive and research skills as well as how to produce an exciting, polished, eye-catching document.
Accountability: A Challenge for Charities and Fundraisers: New Directions in Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 31- Putnam Barber / Paperback / Published 2002
This issue provides background on the development and the current state of various approaches to accountability. Authors outline the legal powers of donors to charities and consider choices in structuring gifts to increase leverage as well as examine the scope of federal laws affecting nonprofits. They also review tools to improve performance analysis and discuss the National Center for Charitable Statistics' role in accountability and examine how to create more effective government oversight of charitable activities.
RelationShift: Revlolutionary Fundraising Cause- Michael Bassoff and Steve Chandler / Paperback / Published 2001
Most fundraisers attempt to raise money while laboring under profound misconceptions about where charitable giving really comes from. Master fundraiser Michael Bassoff and personal growth motivator Steve Chandler explode the 20 most damaging myths found inside non-profit organizations today. Find out if you are making the mistakes these myths lead to. Learn how to reverse those mistakes and bring in really enormous amounts of money for your cause.
This revolutionary and innovative system has succeeded at the University of Arizona and the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, as well as with many smaller churches, schools, arts groups and other non-profit groups. This stunning breakthrough in raising money is based on a SHIFT in focus and attention, away from what you are going to GET and toward what you are going to GIVE. Once you learn to have your board and staff and everyone involved with your cause GIVE to your donors, your money problems are over.
The 20 myths must leave your system, though, immediately. This book identifies each of the 20 ("A Down Economy Is Bad For Fundraising," "Big Money Comes from Big Companies," "It Takes Money to Raise Money," "We've Got to Get the Word Out," "Your Board is Undermotivated," "Only Rich People Can Help You," etc.) The book then gives you the exciting new alternative to the myth, the way to SHIFT the relationship between the donor and the organization so that the donor is grateful to YOU and gives more and more.
The 'How To' Grants Manual: Successful Grantseeking Techniques for Obtaining Public and Private Grants (4th Edition)- David G. Bauer/Hardcover/Published 1999
A comprehensive planning aid for setting up and maintaining a successful grants program, this guide is designed primarily for educational organizations. However, many of the tips apply to any group seeking to improve their grant-seeking success.
Creating Tomorrow's Philanthropists: Curriculum Development for Youth: New Directions in Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 36- Patricia O. Bjorhovde / Paperback / Published 2002
This issue focuses on the current state of teaching of philanthropy to youth and the curricula being written to accomplish that goal. Fostering lifelong skills in fundraising, donor skills, volunteerism, and civic participation in today's youth is the key to creating tomorrow's philanthropists.With an overview of ongoing research and key philanthropic concepts in existing curricula, chapter authors explore future implications of current trends. They examine the Council of Michigan's effort to incorporate philanthropic practice into their state-mandated public school core curriculum; the partnership between professional fundraisers and the educational system approved by the New Jersey Department of Education; and Indianapolis's Habits of the Heart project.
Other crucial topics addressed include faith-based organizations and their role in the transmission of philanthropic values; ethical fundraising and the fundraising experience for youth; and the dual role of philanthropic studies programs in higher education.
With a mission to promote the development and implementation of philanthropy teaching programs at every level in every community, this issue is an invaluable resource for educators and philanthropic organizations alike.
The Grantwriter's Start-Up Kit- Creed C. Black, Tom Ezell and Rhonda Ritchie /Workbook and video/Published 1999
An introductory manual for grantseekers, this workbook and video package covers 12 basic elements of a successful grant proposal, from researching foundations to creating a compelling case for your organizations. Includes examples and worksheets.
Earning More Funds: Effective, Proven Fundraising Strategies for All Non-Profit Groups- Chip Blasius / Hardcover / Published 1995
The Complete Guide to Getting a Grant: How to Turn Your Ideas into Dollars- Laurie Blum /Hardcover/Published 1996
As the title promises, this books offers a step-by-step guide to applying for grants from foundations, corporations and government. A helpful tool for beginner grant seekers.
How to Write Proposals That Produce- Joel P. Bowman and Bernadine P. Branchaw/Paperback/ Published 1992
Filled with practical tools and techniques, this book will help improve the quality of proposals you write for internal or external use.
Benefit Auctions: A Fresh Formula for Grassroots Fundraising- Sandy Bradley / Paperback / Published 2004
In a climate in which community services funding is more and more scarce and the causes are getting more and more urgent, grassroots fundraising is the brightest light at the end of the tunnel. The easiest grassroots fundraiser is a benefit auction, and this book offers tried-and-true methods for putting on a wildly successful event.
With a warm, engaging style, the author offers a fresh approach based on enthusiasm for the cause, understanding the motivations of all who are involved, and keeping a good sense of humor. With a glossary, sample solicitation scripts, catalog entries, forms, and letters, this guide is an essential tool if you are looking to plug that hole in the budget and have fun while you’re at it.
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits- Ilona M. Bray / Paperback / Published 2004
Ethics in Fundraising: Putting Values into Practice- Marianne G. Briscoe (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1994
Successful Fundraising for Arts and Cultural Organizations- Karen Brooks Hopkins, Carolyn Stolper Friedman / Paperback / Published 1996
Serious Money: Fundraising and Contributing in Presidential Nomination Campaigns- Clifford W., Jr. Brown, et al / Paperback / Published 1995
Creative Fund Raising: A Guide for Success- Mary A. Burke, Carl Liljenstolpe, Brenda Machosky/Paperback/ Published 1993
From the Fifty-Minute Series, this book offers practical tips on bringing more creativity to your fundraising efforts, whether it's recharging an existing program or creating an entirely new one.
Library Fundraising: Models for Success- Dwight F. Burlingame (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1995
Philanthropy Across Generations: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 42- Dwight F. Burlingame / Paperback / Published 2004
At the Sixteenth Annual Symposium on Philanthropy in August 2003, scholars, donors, fundraisers, and other practitioners came together to discuss and reflect on issues facing donors and donees in the philanthropic relationship. The authors is this volume examine subjects ranging from the role of ethics in philanthropic agencies to challenges in giving, financial and grant-making skills, how to transform philanthropy, the importance of the estate tax, intergenerational learning and volunteering, and the health benefits of giving. The common focus is on the role of and value of philanthropy throughout the lifetime and across the generations.
Taking Fundraising Seriously: The Spirit of Faith and Philanthropy: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 35- Dwight F. Burlingame / Paperback / Published 2002
Exploring the relationship between spiritual motivation and identification in the philanthropic practice, this issue brings scholars and practitioners together to debate, discuss, and examine a variety of findings from different viewpoints. Offering a selected sample of revised papers and presentations from the 14th annual symposium sponsored by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, this issue fosters a deeper understanding of philanthropic action based upon spiritual and religious beliefs. Contributors discuss faith-guided giving, parachurch organizations, the Native American experience of giving, the ethics of wealth, the role of faith-related organizations in community building, and the role faith can play in our professional calling and in our giving.
Relationship Fundraising- Ken Burnett / Hardcover / Published 1996
Board Members as Fundraising, Advisors, and Lobbyists (Carverguide, vol. 11) Vol 11- John Carver / Paperback / Published 1997
Fundraising Basics, 2nd Edition: A Complete Guide- Barbara L. Ciconte / Paperback / Published 2003
The Second Edition of the essential book on the basics of fund raising provides new, up-to-date and valuable information that every beginning fundraiser needs to know. With updated case studies and real-life examples, this practical guide will continue to provide an overview of the field and give development staff, managers, and directors a platform from which to operate their fund raising programs. In addition, the new edition provides much needed information on giving trends, the available computer hardware and software for fundraisers, cost estimates and workflow timetables, and the importance of the Internet. This primer remains a must-have for anyone new to the fund raising arena.
Storytelling for Grantseekers: The Guide to Creative Nonprofit Fundraising- Cheryl A. Clarke / Paperback / Published 2001
Oftentimes, people charged with the task of writing grant proposals have little or no training in the process, and many actually feel intimidated by the act of writing. In Storytelling for Grantseekers, consultant and trainer Cheryl A. Clarke helps fundraisers overcome these hurdles by presenting an organic approach to proposal writing. Grantseekers who have used this unique process discover that telling the organization's story in narrative form (complete with settings, characters, antagonists, and resolutions), can help them connect with grantmakers and ultimately have greater success with funders.This fresh and creative guide contains the resources needed to help you craft a persuasive synopsis, package a compelling story, and create a short story approach to the inquiry and cover letters that support the larger proposal. Clarke walks grantseekers through all the phases of developing an effective proposal and highlights the creative elements that link components to each other and unify the entire proposal. Clarke also stresses the need to see proposal writing as part of a larger grantseeking effort, one that emphasizes preparation, working with the entire development staff, and maintaining good relations with funders.
Using the suggestions outlined in Storytelling for Grantseekers, new and seasoned grantseekers will discover how to channel their passion to tell their organization's tale and create winning proposals.
The Complete Fundraising Handbook- Edited by Sam A. Clarke, Nina Botting, Michael Norton / Paperback / Published 2001
Games for Fundraising- William N. Czuckrey / Paperback / Published 1995
Fundraising for Nonprofit Institutions- Sandy Dolnick and Robert D. Stueart /Hardcover/Published 1988
This classic guide includes a wide range of information about how to built a solid foundation for your organization's fundraising efforts. From strategy to saying thanks, Dolnick is an expert in raising friends and funds for libraries and the tips in this book translate to most nonprofits.
Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program: A Comprehensive Guide and Resource- Kent E. Dove / Hardcover / Published 2001
The complete resource for fundraisers in any nonprofit organization!Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program outlines a unique approach to successful fundraising and features an exhaustive resource section that includes actual organization publications, direct mail samples, model case statements, telemarketing scripts, special events check-lists, and more. This all-in-one resource covers all the traditional elements of fundraising--including annual giving, major gifts and planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research and management, and fundraising literature and promotions--as well as current issues such as gift administration, technology, and the use of consultants and paid solicitors in the solicitation process. Dove identifies the ten prerequisites that predict success in fundraising and then leads the reader step-by-step through every phase of the fundraising process, and provides specific advice on the elements crucial to any program's success.
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