Description
Whether your nonprofit has just gotten tax-exempt status or has been operating for years, its success depends on its ability to raise donations from individuals, companies, and institutions. The question you rsquo;re facing is, ldquo;How do we make our voices heard and bring in the needed support? rdquo; Here, you rsquo;ll find plain-English answers. Featuring advice and stories from over 50 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, this book explains how to: make a fundraising plan work with individual donors keep givers giving plan special events solicit grants from foundations and corporations use traditional and social media to engage supporters start a side business to raise funds and much more. Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits also provides creative grassroots strategies and dozens of real-life success stories. Best of all, it cuts out the jargon and ldquo;consultant speak rdquo; that rsquo;s all too common in nonprofit books. The 7th edition is completely updated to reflect recent fundraising trends, such as a rise in the proportion of gifts coming from wealthy donors owing to tax changes. It also suggests strategies for drawing supporters to virtual events. ldquo;If you have room for only one book on your fundraising shelf, Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits should be that book. rdquo; mdash;Advancing Philanthropy, Published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals ldquo;Provides everything one needs to know, from strategy development to practical tips. This is the inside scoop hellip;. rdquo; mdash;SoBruce Sievers, PhD amp; Senior Fellow Emeritus, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
