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Understanding the concepts of Fundraising starts with understanding the fundamentals. On your way to mastery, it's crucial for you to understand how certain concepts were derived, and why things work like they do. Starting with these resources is the best way to do so.
Are you searching for the next big idea in fundraising to help your organization soar? It's actually right under your nose in your database. Major Donors. Right here, right now, you have the donors who have the capacity to give five, six, and yes, seven figure gifts. ...
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Responsive Fundraising: The Donor-Centric Framework Helping Today's Leading Nonprofits Grow Giving provides a three-step solution for nonprofit fundraisers looking to overcome the growing generosity crisis. Since the 1950s, nonprofits have relied on impersonal outreach to inspire generosity fro…
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It shook the earth under fundraising is how one development professional described the impact of Jerold Panas's book, Born to Raise, when it was released thirty years ago. In his quest to identify what makes a great fundraiser great, Panas conducted in-depth interviews with some fifty men and wo…
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Working from research conducted over six years with hundreds of charities and donors, 'Donor-Centered Fundraising' paints a candid picture of why donors stop giving to charities they once supported, and what it will take to preserve their loyalty in the future. ... This fifth edition offers the …
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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. ...
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This is not a "how to" book. Not in the conventional sense. "How to" fundraising books have, unfortunately, flooded the market. What you'll rarely find on the bookshelves of our profession is a guide to thinking deeply about fundraising. That's what Laurence A. Pagnoni has written for you. ...
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These books are not required for you to learn Fundraising, but they are highly recommended for you to deepen your knowledge.
The Little Book of Gold is dedicated to helping small (and very small) non-profits unlock their fundraising potential. ...
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A donor-based approach to the business of raising money.
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You've got your basics in order – time to move on to some advanced and specialized concepts. Fundraising is evolving every day, these books can help you master it.
Writing to raise money takes more than a few choice words. Highly profitable communications use a wide array of "trade secrets" to boost response. ...
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Raise more money for your cause! Based on expert advice and insights from a variety of respected industry experts, Nonprofit Fundraising 101 is an essential text for nonprofit professionals, volunteers, activists, and social entrepreneurs who want to leverage best practices to promote their caus…
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