The Quick Wise Guide to Fundraising Readiness: How to Prepare Your Nonprofit to Raise Funds

Description

LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO FUNDRAISE EFFECTIVELY

A Guide for Board Members and Staff of Nonprofits New to Fundraising

It would be great to receive contributions from more people, and it would be really nice to get a few big checks from foundations--if only you could figure out how to fundraise.

Does that sound familiar? If so, read The Quick Wise Guide to Fundraising Readiness before you make any false starts or hire a fundraiser to help you.

With this book, Board members and Executive Directors of nonprofits new to fundraising will learn how to make educated decisions about where to go for funds and the tools and types of people needed to fundraise effectively. This book explains everything you need to know before you start asking anyone for a donation.

Learn what it takes to raise money through:

Grants
Mailed appeals
Special Events
Corporate Sponsorship

Don't waste your time on what might be a fruitless effort; learn how to prioritize your fundraising in areas where you're most likely to be successful! Once you've determined the right direction, there's a list of additional resources to guide to your next steps.

Buy this book and get started on the path to fundraising success.

Product Details

Price

$6.95

Publisher

Waddy Thompson

Publish Date

January 16, 2018

Pages

Dimensions

4.0 X 0.12 X 7.0 inches | 0.1 pounds

Language

English

Type

Paperback

EAN/UPC

9780998512457

BISAC Categories:

Nonprofit Organizations & Charities - Fundraising & Grants

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About the Author

Waddy Thompson's 35-year career in arts administration encompassed work for a wide variety of organizations serving music, dance, theatre, literature, and visual arts. He has held positions at The Whitney Museum of American Art, InterSchool Orchestras of New York, New York Foundation for the Arts, Poets & Writers, OPERA America, Second Stage Theatre, Symphony Space, and the Authors Guild Foundation. He is also the author of the predecessor volume to this book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grant Writing (Alpha Books), and numerous articles in The NonProfit Times and other periodicals. He taught grant writing for New York University's Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Mr. Thompson is also a composer and holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music (B.M.) and Florida State University (M.M. and D.M.).

Reviews

The Guide to Fundraising Readiness is an incredibly focused and practical guide through all of the steps that any organization must take to actualize their fundraising potential. It is a must-read for any organization starting a program and a great reminder for organizations well on the way.

I was especially interested in the sections on board engagement. Waddy points out that the characteristics of an effective board fundraiser do not start with their capacity to give, but rather with their "natural curiosity, enthusiasm and dedication"-characteristics capable of being strengthened in every board member.

Michael Davidson, Board Coach; Former Chair of Governance Matters

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