Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work |  | Author: Ilona Bray J.D.
Publisher: NOLO
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ISBN: 1413307485
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Publication Date: February 28, 2008
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Product Description
Getting tax-exempt status for your nonprofit organization is just the first step -- whether its mission will succeed depends entirely on your ability to raise money. Fortunately, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits will show you how. Featuring advice and stories from over 40 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits explains how to: work with individual donors plan special events solicit grants from foundations and corporations get media coverage use the Web to further fundraising goals start a side business to raise funds and much more The book also covers IRS rules and regulations, grassroots strategies for struggling nonprofits, the tools and staffing needed, and dozens of resources that you can take advantage of. Best of all, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits is written in plain English, cutting out the jargon and "consultant speak" that's all too common in many nonprofit books. List of Forms
Fundraising Worksheet 1: Sample Cost Analysis
Fundraising Worksheet 2: Fundraising Assets
Fundraising Worksheet 3: Fundraising Strategy Chart
Fundraising Worksheet 4: Mailing Evaluation
Fundraising Worksheet 5: Meeting Checklist
Fundraising Worksheet 6: Projected Special Event Expenses
Fundraising Worksheet 7: Projected Special Event Income
Fundraising Worksheet 8: Grantseeking Chart
Fundraising Worksheet 9: Grants Worksheet
Fundraising Worksheet 10: Check Your Website's Fundraising Effectiveness
Fundraising Worksheet 11: Press Release Template
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 AFTC August 22, 2010
Doreen L Wilburn
Very easy to read. I needed a book that took me from start to finish on fundraising. This book gave the do's and the don't's so you can try to avoid mistakes. I really liked Chapter 8. A lot of suggestions I will be able to apply. I recommend this book to those starting out and those who need guidance along the way.
 Borrowed, then bought - No regrets so far! January 14, 2010
Ian Meseck (Wisconsin, USA)
A few months back I borrowed this from the library and didn't think much of it. 4 weeks ago I got a job as a fundraising facilitator and have to admit I've changed my mind. Just a few quick glances at this book again and I feel like I've got some fresh ideas going! Definitely a must have if you're new to the field, or even if you think some new ideas are what you need to see. Borrow it from the library, or buy it here so it's there when you need it!
 Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits March 26, 2009
Jože Primožiè
3 out of 21 found this review helpful
Definitely the best manual regarding fundraising I have read so far. Consistent, comprehensive, transparent and above all useful.
Well-written, exceptionally informative May 19, 2008
Skip Rohde (Asheville, NC)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an excellent textbook and reference book on fundraising for non-profits. I recently joined the board of a non-profit and knew nothing about fundraising, but this book got me up to speed very quickly. The author treats you like a reasonably intelligent person, in contrast to some other primers that are too cutesy, and she writes in plain English and avoids jargon. It's packed with information, web sites, references, real-world examples, and recommendations. And it's up-to-date. If you're working for or with a non-profit, you need this book.
An especially recommended study for non-specialist general readers April 3, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
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 agencies in every managerial capacity from development director and staff attorney to department manager and advisory council member to create a 496-page compendium of superbly organized and presented information, jargon-free advice, case examples, and illustrative comments from more than forty experienced and successful fund raisers who work in the non-profit sector. An ideal guide, readers will learn how to work with individual donors, plan special fund raising events, successfully compete in the solicitation of grants from foundations and corporations, obtain and exploit media coverage, utilize the Internet as a fundraising tool, start side businesses to create additional revenue streams, develop effective print materials (brochures, newsletters, annual reports), and a great deal more. Of special note are the eleven appendices offering fundraising worksheets for everything from sample cost analysis to press release templates. "Effective Fundraising For Nonprofits" should be a core reference work and a part of every community library and non-profit agency collection, and is an especially recommended study for non-specialist general readers having a responsibility to raise funds for their particular non-profit group.
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