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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 658.15224 EAN: 9780787968120 ISBN: 0787968129 Label: Jossey-Bass Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: February 17, 2004 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Studio: Jossey-Bass Related Items:
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"The book provides tips to help board members overcome the fear of rejection and feel more comfortable asking for support." -- The Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 27, 2004 [The authors exploration of] " ..topics such as how to ask for a substantial gift and motivations for giving are especially effective." -- September 22, 2004, The Foundation Center, Philanthropy News Digest Average Rating:
 Rating: - A Book Board Members Will Actually ReadWe have an annual board meeting where we constantly emphasize the Board's role in fundraising. Some board members really get it, but some, especially new members, don't fully understand that their job is to raise money. This year, we wanted a book that we could use at the meeting and that members could take home with them and use to inform their fundraising through the year. We wanted something that specifically made fundraising seem doable for people who had never done it before and who may be ... Read More Rating: - A practical guide that makes senseThis book is a must for board members and anyone who works with boards. I have never fully understood the mechanics of how organizations raise money beyond grantseeking. This book lays out a number of alternatives and makes all seem doable. I especially appreciated the 'investing in social enterprises' concept of giving versus the more typical begging on bended knee for what are essential critical services to the community. The exercises are clearly explained and the language is straightforward and ... Read More Rating: - Help for Pitching ProspectsI am not associated with a non-profit, but I am an artist who is constantly looking for funding sources. I found this book extremely helpful in suggesting ways to overcome my fear of confronting prospects face to face. It is written simply and reiterates the positive message that we need not fear requesting large amounts of money. Like in any sales game, the worst thing that can happen is rejection. I haven't yet found people who are "thrilled to give", but doing confidence building prep ... Read More Rating: - An Encouraging and Practical Guide for Resource DevelopmentZimmerman and Lehman have written an encouraging and practical guide sure to help diffuse the fear and loathing with which most nonprofit board members face in fund development. Straight talk about board responsibilities sets the stage. Short easy exercises suitable for board meetings demonstrate fundraising skills and techniques. "Boards That Love Fundraising" provides the script for board presidents and staff to share the practice and the joy of successful resource development within any nonprofit. Read More Rating: - 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 People to Give," the book offers ample opportunity for readers to apply this refreshing approach to their specific ... Read More 
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