Fund Raising Realities Every Board Member Must Face – Revised Edition: A 1-Hour Crash Course on Raising Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations
- ISBN13: 9781889102320
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
If every board member of every nonprofit organization across America read this book, it’s no exaggeration to say that millions upon millions of additional dollars would be raised.
How could it be otherwise when, after spending just one hour with this gem, board members everywhere would understand virtually everything they need to know about raising major gifts. Not more, not less. Just exactly what they need to do to be successful.
In his book, Fund Raising Realities Every Board Member Must Face: A 1-Hour Crash Course on Raising Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations, David Lansdowne has distilled the essence of major gifts fund raising, put it in the context of 47 “realities,” and delivered it in unfailingly clear prose.
Nothing about this book will intimidate board members. It is brief, concise, easy to read, and free of all jargon. Further, it is a work that motivates, showing as it does just how doable raising big money is.
The appeal of Fund Raising Realities is that Lansdowne addresses every important principle and technique of fund raising, and explains them in a succinct way board members will grasp immediately. In other words, Fund Raising Realities puts everyone on a level playing field – board member with board member, and board member with staff.
Put this book in your board’s hands, put it in your board orientation packet, put it anywhere you need the successful practice of fund raising masterfully illuminated.
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The Heritage Christian University Board of Directors relies on this book as one of their guidelines. Every member has a copy and every new Board member receives one. We keep copies on hand. It’s a great way to realize what’s involved on your part with a Board of Directors of a Non-Profit.
Rating: 4 / 5
I have read many books about fundraising and ordered this one as I am working with a board that is new to fundraising. The book is a one-hour read and is informative. There is a heavy emphasis on capital campaign fundraising versus fundraising in general which is the reason I rated it a four instead of a five. That said, I have ordered copies to give to our board members and will be employing the principles in an educational workshop that I will be presenting for community members who serve on nonprofits boards.
Rating: 4 / 5
This was a fantastic easy read, great for new board members who want to get their feet wet in the world of fundraising.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am currently involved in a Capital Campaign and found this book so helpful – from both sides of the fence. Through understanding the expectations that a Board member should have, it is helping me to frame my contact and training for the board. I refer to it regularly and would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to understand how fundraising works, and their responsibilities as a Board Member and for the fundraiser, a look from the Board Members shoes.
Rating: 5 / 5
David Lansdowne is the stern but understanding father of major gift solicitation. He pours light into shadowy corners, sets realistic expectations, punctures silly myths, and swiftly explains each step in the solicitation process, from preparation to asking to the thanks. He delivers full weight on the promise of his title and holds your hand throughout (though his touch is more of a sharp tug; clearly he’s been through this a thousand times and heard every board member dodge and complaint). This is a super-fast read; ideal for busy board members. Lansdowne also makes clear that success is mostly a matter of diligence, common sense, and heeding expert advice — and his advice is rock solid, industry tested. I rank this top shelf, up there with Kay Sprinkel Grace’s Ultimate Board book and Jerry Panas’ Asking.
Rating: 5 / 5