Fundraising Mistakes that Bedevil All Boards (And Staff Too) (Revised and Expanded Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (892 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1889102407 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 110 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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degrees from Stanford University. Kay Sprinkel Grace is the author of The Ultimate Board Member's Book (ISBN 1889102180), Over Goal! (ISBN 1889102148), High Impact Philanthropy (2000, with Alan L. and M.A. Grace, who serves on the faculty of The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, received B.A. Wendroff, ISBN 0471369187) and Beyond Fund Raising: New Strategies for
You know you can't ignore individuals and rely solely on corporations and foundations. You know that special events can be an iffy way to raise money. Kay Sprinkel Grace dissects the wrongheaded thinking behind 44 of the most common mistakes in fundraising. But until your board does, what's "obvious" to them can derail your progress. Nicely complements David Lansdowne's book, Fund Raising Realities Every Board Member Must Face.. Your board may think that publicity raises money, or that tax deductibility is a powerful incentive, or that it's impolite to ask for a specific amount. You know but do your board members and volunteers? Do they know what works in fundraising and what doesn't? Many don't, which is why Fundraising Mistakes that Bedevil All Boards (and Staff Too) is a great eye opener. You know, for instance, that you won't secure big gifts by writing letters. When it comes to fundraising, a lot is obvious to professional fundraisers. You know better
Tom Ahern said Gaining extra fundraising lift during the Great Recession. This book seeks to cure a very specific malady: the poorly informed board that works against its organization's own best interests, by inhibiting rather than promoting fundraising.Kay's list of common mistakes made by many boards isn't endless, but it is discouragingly long: Gaining extra fundraising lift during the Great Recession Tom Ahern This book seeks to cure a very specific malady: the poorly informed board that works against its organization's own best interests, by inhibiting rather than promoting fundraising.Kay's list of common mistakes made by many boards isn't endless, but it is discouragingly long: 44 mistakes in total. Yes, . Gaining extra fundraising lift during the Great Recession Tom Ahern This book seeks to cure a very specific malady: the poorly informed board that works against its organization's own best interests, by inhibiting rather than promoting fundraising.Kay's list of common mistakes made by many boards isn't endless, but it is discouragingly long: 44 mistakes in total. Yes, . mistakes in total. Yes, . 44 Problems Most of Us Have Found John Matlock This is one of those little books that anyone involved with fund raising needs to read about once a year. It'll only take about an hour to read, and I don't believe that anyone with any experience with fundraising can read it without getting at least one or two ideas to try.The book is written in the f. We're Mistake Free Now! My board read this book and it opened their eyes IMMEDIATELY to a slew of mistakes we've been making as far as raising money is concerned. It's a quick read, easy to understand, and digestible even for those new to fundraising.
Chock full of useful, practical information." --Daniel Zorn, Director of Development, AVANCE. "From seasoned professional to newcomer, from staff to volunteer, each reader will find their questions addressed." -- Carolyn Cates, Executive Director for Special Gifts, Loma Linda University and Medical Center"Full of wisdom and insight, and presented in a clear and compelling way." -- Douglas M. Brown, CEO, Tuition Plan Consortium"Offers boards an MBA in fund development and gives professional fundraisers a frame of reference to influence their boards." -- Malcolm Brett, Director, Wisconsin Public Television"The how-to guide nonprofits have been waiting for