books about: fundraising     books:       The Passionate Steward: Recovering Christian Stewardship from Secular Fundraising10 reviews Michael O'Hurley-Pitts St. Brigid Press, 2002 A More Excellent Way There are few books which can make a well-read, highly educated and experienced Church leader stop and reconsider so much of what they have accepted and embraced in the past. This is one of those iconic and timeless books. O'Hurley-Pitts writes in uniquely clear, compelling and persuasive manner. The Passionate Steward is suitable for individual reading; a parish training and education manual; ...             Fundraising for Social Change9 reviews Kim Klein C R G Press, 1985 A must read for any progressive organization staff member This is a must read for any staff member of a small not for profit organization. It's a bit freeky how she knows so much about my group, and then cuts to the chase on how to address the problems identified.             The Fine Art of Fundraising: Secrets for Successful Volunteers11 reviews Carolyn Farb Emmis Books, 2004 The definitive resource for fundraisers THE FINE ART OF FUNDRAISING is the definitive resource for organizations and individuals involved in fundraising. Every aspect of successful fundraising is covered in this step-by-step guide that focuses on a variety of events ranging from bake sales and carwashes to large scale fashion shows and charity balls. Volunteers new to fundraising as well as seasoned volunteers, committee ...             Effective Fundraising For Nonprofits: Real World Strategies That Work7 reviews Ilona M. Bray NOLO, 2005 An especially recommended study for non-specialist general readers Just as money is the life-blood of governments and private enterprise corporations, so it is essential to carrying out the mandates of non-profit organizations as well. Now in a fully updated and significantly expanded second edition, Effective Fundraising For Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work" by Ilona Bray draws upon her years of experience and expertise serving a variety of nonprofit ...             Fund Raising Basics: A Complete Guide (Aspen's Fundraising Series for the 21st Century)7 reviews Barbara L. Ciconte Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., 2001 An execellent book that provides an introduction to the fundamentals of good practice for those working as fundraisers to NPOs. I liked this book a lot. It's a big book with 8.5xll inch pages with the small text formatted into two columns per page. It covers a broad spectrum of fundraising for nonprofit topics: annual giving programs, board development, sponsorships, special events, major gift solicitation, planned giving, and capital campaigns. I suspect this book will be of tremendous help to anyone trying to develop a ...             30 Days to Successful Fundraising (Psi Research Success Library)7 reviews Stephen L. Goldstein PSI Research, 2003 Goldstein knows how to go for the gold! Dr. Stephen Goldstein's book, 30 Days to Successful Fundraising is a Gem. However, taking the workshop with him is even more dazzling. Having already chaired a fundraising campaign for my alma mater, I'm just sorry I didn't have the benefit of Dr. Goldstein's knowledge before I took on this task. Next time I'm called on to help raise some moola, I'll be better prepared. Read the book. Take the ...             How to Write Fundraising Materials That Raise More Money: The Art, the Science, the Secrets8 reviews Tom Ahern Emerson & Church, 2007 Fun to read and jam-packed with essential information I could not put Tom's book down and read it in a night. There are some many great tips and insights -- I will not write another thing without this book at my side!             Fundraising on the Internet: The ePhilanthropyFoundation.org's Guide to Success Online, 2nd Edition7 reviews Jossey-Bass, 2001 Indispensable Guide To Fundraising On The Internet If the events of Sept. 11th proved anything it is that fundraising via the Internet has come of age. Witness the incredible success of online fundraising by many of the nation's top relief agencies. Now, nonprofits across America are saying not if they will adopt on an online fundraising presence but how fast they can tap into this new technology in ways that meet an agency's needs but stay ...             Creating Congregations of Generous People (Money, Faith, and Lifestyle) (Money, Faith, and Lifestyle Series) ...11 reviews Michael Durall Alban Institute, 1999 ITS THE PEOPLE AS MUCH AS THE MONEY Mike Durall's slim but succulent guide to increasing and stimulating congregational giving is a welcome tonic when fundraising bibles seem to focus more on technique and need than motivation and virtue. Durall encourages us to aim to create congregations of generous people not as a ruse to open wallets but because - as he illustrates and explains well - only generous people in spirit and ethos ...             How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters16 reviews Mal Warwick Strathmoor Press, 1996 You must buy this book If you ever think you will have to write a fundraising letter, you NEED this book. Too many people think it is just like writing any other kind of letter but it isn't. There is a rhyme and, more importantly, a reason to it. Don't write a fundraising letter without reading this book first.             Boards That Love Fundraising6 reviews Robert M Zimmerman, 2004 The only fundraising book you will ever need! The authors challenge traditional attitudes, and fears, about fundraising by arguing that we should view the activity not as "tin-cup begging" but as providing a way for people to invest positively in their communities. The authors break new ground by focusing on benefits that *donors* derive from philanthropic giving and strategies to enhance these benefits. With exercises entitled "What Moves ...             Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment5 reviews Wiley, 2005 Gives a Strategic View of Every Aspect of Fundraising I picked up this book just as the board of directors of the local theater group sent me to set up a campaign to raise capital for a new building. All of a sudden I was faced with the idea of raising lots of money instead of just the small amounts we need to put on individual productions. To my surprise, although I guess I shouldn't have been, Chapter 7 is on Capital Campaigns. She summarizes ...             Essential Principles for Fundraising Success: An Answer Manual for the Everyday Challenges of Raising Money5 reviews G. Douglass Alexander, Kristina J. Carlson Jossey-Bass, 2005 Best in Class for Board, Staff, and Those Who Do Although others will be doing fund-raising for Earth Intelligence Network, to fill in whatever our parent sponsor cannot provide, I found this book to be extraordinarly useful to me, so that I could understand in detail what is expected and required. Bottom line: Fund-raising is a *professional* *year-long* orchestrated, documented *demanding* endeavor. It is neither easy nor an ...             Charity on Trial: What You Need to Know Before You Contribute5 reviews Doug White Barricade Books, 2006 POWERFUL VISIONING PROCESS As an Executive Director of a large inner city Social Service Agency this is a great book. Most of us all agree you have to have a vision where you want to be, and how you want to get there. Mr. White clearly has a vision that all charities should strive for the highest ETHICAL and not just legal standards. His book has a lot to offer in helping us keep our minds on that job, while we also try to ...             The Fundraising Habits of Supremely Successful Boards: A 59-minute Guide to Ensuring Your Organization's ...5 reviews Jerold Panas Emerson & Church, 2006 Required reading for anybody who is involved in fundraising! I serve on one non-profit Board, so naturally when I was browsing and came across THE FUNDRAISING HABITS OF SUPREMELY SUCCESSFUL BOARDS by Jerold Panas, I just had to get it. The fact that its subtitle promised me that I could read it in 59 minutes made it even more appealing . . . what's best of all: the ideas contained in the book made sense . . . and they work! For example, there ...             The Fundraising Planner: A Working Model for Raising the Dollars You Need (Jossey-Bass Nonprofit and Public ...5 reviews Terry Schaff, Doug Schaff Jossey-Bass, 1999 A "real" working model Terry & Doug Schaff have provided a virtual road map in The Fundraising Planner. The information is presented in a clear and well thought out manner presenting information that can be seamlessly inserted into your current programs. The planner illustrates how to develop, plan and implement the strategies necessary to conduct successful and accountable fundraising activities. This book truly ...             Breakthrough Fundraising Letters6 reviews Andrew Spencer Publishing, 2007 Excellent information for fundraisers Absolutely recommend this book to anyone working in the nonprofit area. While Mr. Sharpe's ideas tend to be geared more toward humanitarian causes, even those of us working in the arts benefit from his work.             The Complete Guide to Fund-Raising Management (2nd Edition)5 reviews Stanley Weinstein Wiley, 2002 Although I had some criticism of this book, this is one of those nonprofit fundraising books EVERY fundraiser should have. I loved this book. It covers so much about nonprofit fundraising in such detail that I'm so glad I came across it a few years back when I was learning about the subject. I was working as an associate capital campaign consultant and found it kind of hard to find fundraising books that covered much of anything about capital campaigns. Then I found this book. Most of the hardcover books I buy and ...             Mail Superiority: How to Run a Profitable Annual Direct Mail Fundraising Program5 reviews Alan Sharpe Andrew Spencer Publishing, 2008 Life Saver Having just started out with our non-profit after-school progam, I felt apprehensive about where to begin with our direct mailing. Knowing that it is expensive to create and get out to our target market, I wanted to capitalize on our efforts. This book gave from beginning to end everything I needed to know to get started and successfully create not only a direct mail piece, but an entire direct ...             Shake the Money Tree: How to Produce a Winning Fundraising Event with a Live and Silent Auction5 reviews Richard O'Keef Richard O'Keef Fundraising Auctions, 2007 From an auctioneer's point of view This book is fantastic! I've seen problems happen at fundraising events and this book addresses them all. It's the best advice a fundraising event chairperson could get. I'm making sure all my clients have this book, and if they do what the book suggest, my job to raise money at live auctions will be a whole lot easier.              search for books 59-minute, breakthrough, challenges, christian, congregations, contribute, effective, ephilanthropyfoundation, essential, fund-raising, fundraising, innovation, investment, jossey-bass, lifestyle, management, materials, nonprofit, nonprofits, organization, passionate, principles, profitable, recovering, stewardship, strategies, successful, superiority, supremely, volunteers books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: How Your Company Can Raise Money to Grow & Go Public we recommend You must buy this book leave a comment home  impressum - about us