Download or read book Fundraising the SMART Way written by Ellen Bristol and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic planning and tactical fundraising can maximize income and minimize costs Fundraising is the lifeblood of the nonprofit, and, successful or otherwise, determines the organization's ability to provide for the group it serves. Every organization attempts to lower overhead while increasing donations, but this often proves to be impossible within existing frameworks. Effective fundraising - increasing donations while engaging more donors and lowering costs - requires a sound strategy that turns major roadblocks into minor hurdles that are easily overcome. It's not about trying harder, it's about working smarter. Fundraising the SMART Way provides the groundwork for a complete revamp of organizational fundraising systems. Author Ellen Bristol applies twenty years of corporate sales experience and eighteen years in fund development consultation to the problem of inefficient fundraising. Bristol turns her extensive sales expertise toward the perspective of "selling" an organization to potential donors, increasing the donor pool, and lowering the cost of fundraising. The book details the questions every nonprofit should be asking to maximize the effectiveness of fundraising efforts, and encourages systematic strategy development by zeroing in on key factors such as: Organizational goals, strengths, and weaknesses Donor actions and motivations Workload management and results QA Opportunity evaluation and organizational action The book outlines clear, concrete, actionable steps that can be immediately implemented to escalate income growth. Effective fundraising is sustainable, consistent, and on-target. It must exceed current need and expand to fill future need. Fundraising the SMART Way represents a true breakthrough in that it lays a foundation for true systemic overhaul, and can be the catalyst for the growth of any nonprofit.
Download or read book Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits written by Ilona M. Bray and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2010 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features advice and stories from over forty experienced fundraisers, with information on how to work with individual donors, plan special events, solicit grants, get media coverage, and use the Web to further fundraising goals.
Download or read book Effective Fundraising written by F. Warren McFarlan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a sustainable revenue model that can propel your mission-driven organization into the future Effective Fund Raising: The Trustee's Role and Beyond is the result of author F. Warren McFarlan’s two decades of research at Harvard Business School, along with over forty years of active social enterprise board service. This book offers a depth of knowledge and insight that will prove invaluable for trustees, donors, and others related to and responsible for the success of social enterprise. Social enterprise organizations have played a vibrant and important role in the USA for the past century. And yet, the business of fundraising has not become any easier or more elegant. In this book, you will discover how to help raise the financial resources that your organization needs to perform its good deeds. This book focuses on the steps and strategies you need to know to secure funding to fulfill your mission. Development is the lifeblood of most social enterprises, be they large or small. You’ll also discover how to harness the energies of the right people to ensure the long-term success of your development efforts. Learn why an effective, sustainable revenue model is critical to the success of even the most exciting mission-driven organization Understand the core elements of the revenue model, including governance, fees, the annual fund, capital fundraising campaigns, planned gifts, and more Develop a strong plan for sustaining your organization’s revenue, regardless of organization size Build the skill of asking for money and lead your organization to a revenue and philanthropy orientation Many social enterprise CEOs spend over half of their time on fundraising. Why? Simply put: without a sustainable revenue model, even the most exciting mission-driven organization will collapse. The dirty truth is that, with no fund raising, there is no social enterprise or enduring mission. This book will help you shoulder the burden of fundraising and ensure the long-term success of your venture.
Download or read book Achieving Excellence in Fundraising written by Eugene R. Tempel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this acclaimed resource, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, explains the fundraising profession's major principles, concepts, and techniques. With contributions from noted experts in the field, and filled with illustrative examples, this book demonstrates why fundraising is a strategic management discipline and clearly defines each step in the fundraising cycle. Praise for the Third Edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising "Achieving Excellence in Fundraising brings together the voices of leaders in the field with the research expertise of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. This winning combination makes the updated third edition an excellent resource for everyone engaged in nonprofit fundraising." —John Lippincott, president, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) "This book is the best road map—coupled with creative approaches to the practice of fund development—you will find. The sections addressing donor interest and stewardship alone are worth the price. Take time to enhance your fundraising skills, and, most importantly,increase your fundraising results. Tempel, Seiler, and Aldrich have collaborated on apublication worthy of serious study." —William C. McGinly, president and CEO, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy "The third edition of this seminal piece of literature, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, is a wonderful continuation of a legacy that provides the nonprofit sector with a thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-organized approach to contemporary and ethical fundraising practices. The legacy lives on!" —Denny Smith, president and CEO, CFRE International "One of the most significant challenges that the grantee organizations of foundations face is building sustainable resources. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising will help them build the fundraising program they need to do so." —Steve Gunderson, president and CEO, Council on Foundations "Today's donors seek new philanthropic experiences. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising couples the importance of good stewardship and relationships with innovation, engagement, and long-term results. This third edition takes a critical new look at a classic sector must-read." —Brian Gallagher, president and CEO, United Way Worldwide
Download or read book Engagement Fundraising written by Greg Warner and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE TIME HAS COME This book is for you if you know your job is getting harder because donor expectations have changed, the old orthodoxies and conventions don't work anymore, and competition for the charitable dollar is growing. Engagement Fundraising was developed from the perspective of a donor who discovered firsthand that the impersonal, spray-and-pray approaches of his beloved charity were not only offensive but also wasteful and ineffective. With Engagement Fundraising, you can be the fundraiser you want to be, helping wealthy and legacy-minded individuals find meaning in their lives through giving. The key is in leveraging smart strategies and powerful technologies to engage your supporters with highly relevant, captivating, respectful communications. Try Engagement Fundraising and the results will speak for themselves.
Download or read book Fundraising Mistakes that Bedevil All Boards and Staff Too written by Kay Sprinkel Grace and published by Emerson & Church, Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundraising mistakes are a thing of the past.Or, rather, there's no excuse now for making any serious mistake.And that goes for board members, staff, novice, or veteran.If you blunder from this day forward, it's simply evidence you haven't read Kay Sprinkel Grace's new book, Fundraising Mistakes that Bedevil All Boards, in which she exposes all of the errors. Well, not every conceivable one, but at least the top ones that thwart us time and again.This is an ingenious book, and it's a wonder it wasn't written years ago.Sure, if you've attended a fundraising seminar, or read a Jerry Panas book, or perused one of the field's journals, you're familiar with a dozen or so mistakes to avoid. But the appeal of this book ? and it will become a classic ? is that in one place it gathers and discusses ALL of the biggest errors.Some, like the following, will be second nature if you've been in the field for long:o "Tax deductibility is a powerful incentive." It isn't, as you know.o "People will give just because yours is a good cause." They won't.o "Wealth is mostly what determines a person's willingness to give." Not so. Other factors are equally important.Other mistakes aren't as apparent. For example: "You need a powerful board to have a successful campaign." Truth be told, many are convinced that without a powerful board they can't succeed. Grace shows otherwise.Then, too, there are more nuanced mistakes:o "We can't raise big money - we don't know any rich people." Don't believe it. You can raise substantial dollars.o "Most people don't like to give." To the contrary, many find joy in it.o "Without a track record in annual giving, you can't have a successful capital campaign." In fact you can, but your tactics will be different.And that touches on only seven of the 40 mistakes Grace explores (and explodes).Just as anyone involved in journalism should own a copy of Strunk and White's, The Elements of Style, anyone involved in fundraising ? board member, staff, volunteer ? should have Fundraising Mistakes that Bedevil All Boards by their side.When Grace makes it so easy to avoid costly errors, it is imprudent to risk repeating them.
Download or read book The Field Guide to Fundraising for Nonprofits written by Sarah B. Lange and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book in hand, nonprofits can increase their fundraising potential-and their overall impact-by learning how to ramp up nearly every aspect of their fundraising programs in new and creative ways. Today's competitive and ever-shifting environment demands that nonprofits adopt a new approach to raising money. This book will show them how, in part by changing the way those charged with fundraising think about this all-important task. The book will help nongovernmental organizations plan better, write more powerful grants, craft more compelling appeals and other communications, engage board members and donors-and brag about all the great work they're doing in just the right way. It offers readers a fresh perspective on fundraising, as well as clear, practical strategies to build essential connections using varied tactics, including social media. Equally helpful is an eye-opening discussion about beliefs and attitudes that can stand in the way of fundraising success. Unlike books that focus on a single strategy such as grant writing, board development, or major gifts appeals, this volume is unique in that it details fundraising strategies that generate the highest return on investment. In doing so, the author provides a theoretical framework, creative ideas for taking best practices to the next level, and specific tools that can be applied to reach fundraising goals. By adopting the new framework, enhancing skills, and taking a fresh look at their task, nonprofits can raise the money they need to make a significant difference, regardless of their mission or cause.
Download or read book Compelling Conversations for Fundraisers written by Janet Levine and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compelling Conversations for Fundraisers: Talk Your Way to Success with Donors and Funders was written to help you make the connections with donors that result in new and increasing contributions for your organization. Whether you are new to fundraising or a seasoned pro, in a one-person development office or a large university advancement department, Compelling Conversations for Fundraisers provides conversation guidance and helpful tips for the many types of donor interactions you will face. Written by two fundraising professionals with track records of success in development offices large and small - in universities, religious and performing arts schools, public media and community organizations - Compelling Conversations for Fundraisers reviews the essentials for meeting prospects and talking your way to success.
Download or read book Fundraising For Dummies written by John Mutz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fun and easy way to raise money for your cause Fundraising For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to take advantage of the latest strategies and resources available for raising money through everything from special events to online donations, in both good and bad economic times. The authors teach you how to market your organization using the most up-to-date tools and technologies available through the Internet. This expanded edition also offers information about philanthropy and tax law. Contains new tips and techniques for creating materials that bring in contributions and support for the more than 1.4 million charitable and nonprofit organizations in the United States Explains how to use social media to keep donors and volunteers engaged through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Web technologies Covers grassroots online fundraising and how to host big events on a shoestring budget You'll also find tips on negotiating without alienating donors and developing long-term organizational goals. All these strategies are what makes this resource indispensable!
Download or read book An Executive s Guide to Fundraising Operations written by Christopher M. Cannon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A straightforward guide to the principles of effective fundraising operations An Executive Guide to Fundraising Operations provides fundraisers with easy-to-understand approaches to evaluate and address fundraising operations needs and opportunities. This guide simplifies and focuses on the analysis of problems and needs, allowing a quick return to fundraising. Provides the essential framework to improve and innovate development operations Includes dozens of practical tools, including sample policies for data, database, reporting, and business processes Offers sample workflow illustrations for gift processing and acknowledgment, report specification, and other processes Features sample reports for campaign management, performance management, and exception management Delivers effective calculators for operational rules of thumb No matter what the department is called, most fundraisers struggle with evaluating operational issues. This guide leads you through principles of effective fundraising operations, simplifies complicated topics, and offers solutions to some of the most vexing operations dilemmas.
Download or read book The War for Fundraising Talent written by Jason Lewis and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War for Fundraising Talent is an honest yet hopeful critique of professional fundraising, intended especially for small shops that find it difficult to consistently achieve their fundraising goals. These organizations are notorious for rapid turnover and high donor attrition which are merely side effects of a much larger problem. This inter-sector conflict will not be won by those organizations who continue to mistakenly consider their scarcest resource to be donors with dollars. After years, if not decades, of obsessively accumulating new donors, most organizations have more than enough donors to keep them busy for quite some time. Those willing to part ways with this time-worn paradigm will discover how to retain more of the talent they already have and empower their new recruits with an environment where fundraising professionals can achieve mastery and find meaning in their work.
Download or read book Ethical Fundraising written by Janice Gow Pettey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical Fundraising: A Guide for Nonprofit Boards and Fundraisers is a practical, helpful, and ultimately inspiring resource for nonprofits large and small, young and mature, local and international. The insightful guidance and case studies found within these pages will help you understand how to address specific ethical issues within your nonprofit and leave plenty of food for thought and discussion.
Download or read book Fundraising Basics written by Barbara L. Ciconte and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As nonprofit organizations face heightened scrutiny by the general public, donors, regulators, and members of Congress, the Third Edition of the essential book on the basics of fundraising provides new, up-to-date and valuable information that every fundraiser needs to know. With ethics and accountability being the primary theme of the Third Edition, 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 fundraising programs. The new edition also provides much needed information on giving trends, computer hardware and software available for fundraisers, cost estimates and workflow timetables, and the importance of the Internet. This primer remains a must-have for anyone new to the fundraising arena.
Download or read book Fundraising written by Joyce V. Garczynski and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundraising: How to Raise Money for Your Library Using Social Media introduces the phenomena that many members, supporters and fundraisers are not using social media to fundraise for their libraries, and may not be aware of its strengths and pitfalls. The book discusses why social media should be used to fundraise and how to successfully employ social media campaigns, also providing examples from library funding initiatives that libraries can follow. Since social media changes relatively quickly, library staff members, supporters and fundraisers need up-to-date information on how to craft messages for the platforms that they use. This book presents less on best practices for specific social media platform, focusing more on library social media fundraising strategies that have been found to be effective (for example, how libraries have successfully created fundraising campaigns with hashtags). Discusses why social media should be used to fundraise Outlines how to successfully employ social media to fundraise Presents examples from successful library funding campaigns via social media that other libraries can follow
Download or read book Fundraising Your Way written by Jesse L. Carter and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you planning on choosing a fundraising product soon to raise funds for your nonprofit organization or school? Want to investigate the products you should choose for your next fundraiser?This "product fundraising basics" handbook starts you off on your decision making process by choosing the right fundraising product for your group.It may surprise you that:* The vast majority of Americans (80%) agree that "product fundraising is an important financial resource for America's schools and youth programs" as stated in a press release issued by the Association Of Fundraising Distributors And Suppliers. * That's four out of every five people who will support at least one fundraiser during any given year.* Nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes raise nearly $1.7 billion each year.* "The number one reason why Americans purchase fundraising items is 'to support a worthy cause' and that "product sales alone annually contribute $1.4 billion..." The author, Jesse Carter states, "My book: 'Fundraising Your Way - First Steps To Choosing A Profitable Product Fundraiser' starts you off on your decision-making process to investigate the products you should choose for your next fundraiser.With all of this good fundraising preparatory information in the book I know you will do well, but now found nowhere else... I show you key fundraising success principles like... 1. The 5 key success principles that you must implement (I list them all... this is from my professional experience and you won't find these listed anywhere else).2. What THE biggest challenge in fundraising is (we all know what it is, but I'll tell you how to overcome it).3. What every Fundraising Team Member should do to bring about success (Hint: Lead By Example) Do this one thing and you WILL HAVE a successful product fundraiser. (I give you the tools to overcome this aspect easily)."My nonprofit experience extends over 26 years and ranges from managing and directing major multi-million dollar capital campaigns of schools and charities to working with church youth and scouting groups at the most basic level raising funds to send kids to camp," says Carter.More secrets revealed...* Make your next fundraising effort successful with "Home Delivery".* Should you use social media for your product fundraiser? I explain it all throughout the book, starting on Page 15.Do you know how to choose a Fundraising Professional, Distributor or Supplier for best results? If not, then check out the Guidelines I provide and see the 14 questions you SHOULD ASK each Fundraising Company you contact. ...Fail to ask one of these questions and you could lose profits and have supporters angry at you.... But don't stop there, you'll also need to know what a fundraising company or distributor will need to know from you. I list 9 relevant questions that you need to be prepared to answer. Don't get caught fumbling around answering these questions off the cuff. Know them ahead of time.There's 10 success tips that Fundraising Beginners should use to be prepared before asking others. I give you all of the details. This is THE list that you should give to every Fundraising Team Member working on your behalf BEFORE they go out.Having a problem deciding on what products your organization can offer as a fundraiser? Well, there's over 110 listed. You'll find out which product fundraisers are... * for use as a Personal Fundraiser, Individual Fundraiser or Small Group Fundraiser... * which ones are most popular with the public... * and which ones are the "best money makers". You could spend hours finding this out... if ever!You'll discover valuable information about...* Tax issues* Safety protocols* Profits to expect* Setting up a structured campaign* Alternative Fundraising Campaign Plans* And more, more, more... ALL in one resource!Get it all here in... Fundraising Your Way: How To Conduct An Effective And Profitable Product Fundraiser
Download or read book The Accidental Fundraiser written by Stephanie Roth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a volunteer with an organization, school, or project that needs to raise money? The Accidental Fundraiser is a how-to resource that guides you through the process of raising money from your community. The book presents eleven proven fundraising strategies that are easy to carry out and don’t require significant funds, large numbers of people, or extensive knowledge of fundraising. The authors, Stephanie Roth and Mimi Ho, show how to choose the right fundraising strategy (from house parties to bowl-a-thons) and include step-by-step instructions for carrying out all of the activities. In addition, The Accidental Fundraiser contains a wealth of worksheets and practical tips.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management written by Stanley Weinstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real-world guide to successfully funding your nonprofit program The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management is the comprehensive handbook for successful fundraising, with a practical focus that applies across the nonprofit sector. With a focus on planning, self-assessment, continual improvement, and high-payoff strategies, this book provides more than just ideas—it shows you the concrete, real-world actions that make it all happen, and gives you the tools you need to bring these concepts to life. This new fourth edition features the latest information about social media campaigning, internet fundraising, crowdfunding, and more. Timelines, checklists, and forms help you streamline management tasks to focus on effective development, and updated sample reports and budget information help you begin implementing these approaches quickly. The nonprofit world is becoming increasingly competitive in terms of funding, and fundraisers are being asked to perform miracles more than ever before. This book offers a time-tested framework for fundraising success, with step-by-step guidance through the entire process from prospect to program. Understand and apply the major principles and best practices of fundraising Manage information, resources, development, and volunteers Adopt new approaches to relationship-building and prospect identification Write grants and fundraising materials that make a rock-solid case for support There is never enough funding to go around. To survive and thrive, nonprofits must revitalize interest and generate more support. Gone are the days of door-knocking and bake sales; strategy is critical, and execution must be top-notch. The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management shows you the real-world strategies that get your programs funded.
