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Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit
Innovation and Investment, 2nd Edition
, Kay
Sprinkel Grace
(2005)  Internationally field-tested core beliefs,
principles and strategies for developing long-term
relationships with donor-investors and volunteers.  This
book goes beyond fundraising into true donor and fund
development.  Includes reliable forms, checklists and
flowcharts.
Conducting a Successful Fundraising Program:
A Comprehensive Guide and Resource
, Kent
E.Dove
(2001)  A one-stop resource that emphasizes the
best practices in nonprofit fundraising.  Includes the
underlying structure of a fundraising plan, an
exhaustive resource section with direct mail samples,
model case statements, telemarketing scripts,
special events check-lists and more.  Covers annual
giving, major gifts and planned giving, corporate and
foundation relations, prospect research and
management, and fundraising literature and
promotions.
Conducting a Successful Major Gifts and
Planned Giving Program: A Comprehensive
Guide and Resource
, Kent E.Dove, Alan M.
Spears and Thomas W. Herbert
(2002)  A complete guide to establishing and
sustaining a major gifts and planned giving
program.  
Donor-Centered Fundraising, Penelope Burk
(2003)  A groundbreaking methodology that
challenges accepted fundraising practice.  Based on
research conducted over six years with hundreds of
charities and donors, this book explains why donors
stop giving and what it takes to preserve their loyalty.
 A step-by-step procedure for tesing a
donor-centered alternative.
Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to
Successful Meetings, Corporate Events,
Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions,
Incentives and Other Special Events
, Judy Allen
(2000)  Each chapter details all aspects of event
planning.  It has been described as a blueprint for
executing events for 50 or 2,000, however, it focuses
primarily on "major" events.
FriendRaising: Community Engagement Strategies
for Boards Who Hate Fundraising but Love
Making Friends
, Hildy Gottlieb
(2006) An effective alternative to fundraising,
FriendRaising revitalizes the whole dynamic of fund
development through 89 step-by-step
easy-to-implement strategies, dozens of checklists,
brainstorm sheets, stories and examples.  Once you
engage the whole community in your mission, you will
never go back to your old ways again.
Fundraising for Nonprofits: How to Build a
Community Partnership
, P. Burke Keegan
(1994)  A thoughtful, humoprous account of the world
of grassroots fundraising.  Includes straightforward
tips on how to involve the community-at-large in a
nonprofit campaign.
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Fundraising for Social Change, Kim Klein
(2006)  The 5th edition of this basic resource for
novices, professionals and everyone in between.  
Kim Klein simplifies lessons she's learned in her over
25 years of fundraising.  This book covers all types
of fundraising - events, direct mail, phone-a-thons,
personal requests and more.
Fundraising for the Long Haul, Kim Klein
(2000)  Practical guidance for sustaining a long-term
commitment to social change for organizations that are
understaffed and under-resourced.  This book focuses
on providing fundraising and organizational
development tools for community-based and social
change organizations.
Fundraising in Times of Crisis, Kim Klein
(2003)  Kim Klein's most recent book on fundraising.  
Includes checklists, tips, actions steps and a wealth
of examples to walk you through the process of
self-assessment and map out a road to recovery.
How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events:
Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort
,
Betty Stallings and Donna McMilion
(1999)  This book has been highly recommended by
sources such as The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.  
However, it is primarily a blueprint for a specific fund
raising event, "A Dinner with Celebrity Waiters".  
Includes templates and pre-written fill-in lists.
How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters,
Mal Warwick
(2001)  Offers detailed advice and analysis,
annotated examples and instructive case studies.  
The well-organized instructions include the planning
of whole campaigns, the phrasing of appeals,
composition and punctuation, information packets,
and follow-up.  While geared to to annual campaigns
and individual donors, it is also helpful in writing
foundation proposals.
Nonprofit Internet Strategies: Best Practices for
Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising
Success
, Ted Hart, James M.Greenfield and Michael
Johnston
(2005)  An excellent how-to guide, a practical manual
written in non-technical language, based on real-life
experiences and case studies.  Presents options to
integrate traditional marketing, communications, and
fundraising practices with online efforts.  Each
chapter is contributed by a leading expert in the topic
discussed.
Raise More Money: The Best of the Grassroots
Fundraising Journal,
Kim Klein
(2001)  The most compelling articles from the
"Grassroots Fundraising Journal".  Practical,
up-to-date information on the latest fundraising
strategies, illustrated by case studies.  Includes
fundraising principles and philosophy, planning,
strategies, organizational and board development,
and fundraising as  a profession.
Relationship Fundraising: A Donor Based
Approach to the Business of Raising Money
,
Ken Burnett
(2002)  Practical, relevant tips for reaching out to
potential donors.  The author skillfully uses his
extnsive experience and insight to fous on what it
really is all about.  Easy and enjoyable to read.
Successful Fundraising: A Complete Handbook
for Volunteers and Professionals
, Joan Flanagan
(1999)  A practical manual for both novice and
experienced fundraisers in all types of organizations.  
An overview of memberships, big gifts, planned
giving, product sales and cause-related marketing,
foundation grants, and using the internet.  Includes
specific examples of strategies, planning guidelines,
sample worksheets and timetables, and .an
annotated reading list.  
The Five Strategies for Fundraising Success:  A
Mission-Based Guide to Achieving Your Goals
,
Mal Warwick
(2001)  Introduces a new approach to fundraising
strategy and planning.  Explains how to select,
implement and stay with the right strategies based on
your organization's mission.  Includes self-tests,
real-world examples, worksheets, performance
evaluation and measurement tools.
The Fundraising Planner: A Working Model for
Raising the Dollars You Need
, Terry Schaff and
Doug Schaff
(1999)  A step-by-step blueprint for constructing an
operational fundraising plan appropriate to your specific
funding needs.  Includes easy-to-follow advice and "To
Do" exercises.
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Fundraising When Money Is Tight: A Strategic
and Practical Guide to Surviving Tough Times
and Thriving in the Future,
Mal Warwick
(2009)  Filled with hard facts and realistic, specific,
practical steps to cut costs and improve fundraising
performance.  An important guide for making critical
decisions.
Fund Raising Realities Every Board Member Must
Face - Revised Edition: A 1-Hour Crash Course on
Raising Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations
,
David Lansdowne and Jerold Panas
(2007)  A brief, concise, easy to read book to motivate
your board by showing how doable raising big money
is.  The essence of major gifts fund raising is put in the
contexrt of 47 "realities".
The Essential Nonprofit Fundraising Handbook:
Getting the Money You Need from Government
Agencies, Businesses, Foundations, and
Individuals
, Michael A. Sand and Linda Lysakowski
(2009)  Useful recommendations on how to develop a
clear and efficient fundraising plan; ask for individual
donations; target businesses, foundations and
government agencies;  hold special events; and
conduct a capital campaign.
The Ask: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for
Any Purpose
, Laura Fredricks
(2006)  This book offers a common sense approach on
how to ask anyone for money.  Includes over 100
sample dialogues.
Breakthrough Fundraising Letters, Alan Sharpe
(2007)  A manual chock full of real-life examples and
instructions on direct mail fundraising.  Includes
mistakes to avoid, best practices, tips, techniques
and shortcuts.  Includes sample letters, envelopes,
brochures, surveys, premiums, etc.
Digital Giving: How Technology is Changing
Charity
, Richard C McPherson
(2007)  A short, lively look at how three major
technology trends are reshaping how Americans give,
join and volunteer. Includes candid interviews, short
case studies and irreverent observations.
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World
Strategies That Work
, Ilona Bray J.D.
(2008)  Written in plain English, this book features
advice amnd stories from over 40 fundraisers,
foundation staffers and journalists on developing
grassroots strategies on the use of the web.  Includes
IRS rules and regualtions, resources
and worksheets.
How to Write Fundraising Materials That Raise
More Money: The Art, the Science, the Secrets
,
Tom Ahern
(2007)  A tasty treat of ideas, secrets and
uncommon concepts.  Bucket loads of common
sense practical advice.
Reliable Fundraising: Strategies for Surviving
and Thriving in Crisis and Calm
, Kim Klein
(2009)  The latest book from the social justice
fundraising guru Kim Klein.  A road map to creating a
disciplilned, systematic fundraising program written in
a conversatyional, reader-friendly style.
Ask and You Shall Receive, Includes Leader and
Participant's Manual: A Fundraising Training
Program for Religious Organizations and Projects
Set
, Kim Klein
(2000)  A hands-on, practical, spritual guide for those
committed to promoting a progressive religious voice.  
This is a do-it-yourself, start-to-finish, peer-led program
for jumpstarting your religous organization's fundraising
efforts.
The Zen of Fundraising: 89 Timeless Ideas to
Strengthen and Develop Your Donor
Relationships
, Ken Burnett
(2006)  This book illustrates simple, yet hard-earned
lessons in ways to create greater levels of
communication and donor engagement.  A gentle
blend of humour, personal experiences and practical
examples.
People to People Fundraising: Social
Networking and Web 2.0 for Charities
, Ted Hart,
James M. Greenfield and Sheeraz D. Haji
(2007)  A welcome addition to the understanding of
uses of the Internet in building donor relationships.  
Cutting-edge strategies, data and techniques from the
world's foremost ePhilanthropy experts.  Includes
scores of international case studies of ePhilanthropy
success stories from around the world.
Big Gifts For Small Groups: A 1-hour Board
Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To
$5,000,
Andy Robinson
(2004)  A great tool for small to mid-sized
organizations ready to find fundraising successa with
individual donors.  Includes simple, practical
fundraising techniques.
Ask Without Fear!: A Simple Guide to Connecting
Donors With What Matters to Them Most
, Marc
Pittman
(2008)  A fun, easy-to-read book that explains a
step-by-step, easy to remember process to build
authentic relationships with your donors.  Identifies
time-tested research tools, exposes the 7 most common
fundraising mistakes and shows how to tailor your
message to fit a person's personality.