Achieving Excellence in Fundraising (Essential Texts for Nonprofit and Public Leadership and Management)

Burlingame, Dwight F.,Seiler, Timothy L.,Tempel, Eugene R.

ISBN 10: 1118853822 / ISBN 13: 9781118853825

Published by Jossey-Bass, 2016

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Synopsis:

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the go-to reference for fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques. With comprehensive guidance toward the fundraising role, this book reflects the latest advances in fundraising knowledge. Coverage includes evolving technologies, the importance of high net worth donors, global fundraising perspectives, results analysis and performance evaluation, accountability, and credentialing, with contributions from noted experts in the field. You'll gain essential insight into the practice of fundraising and the fundraising cycle, reinforced by ancillary discussion questions, case studies, and additional readings. With contributions from members of The Fund Raising School and the faculty of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this new edition includes detailed guidance on nonprofit accounting practices as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, rounding out the complete, thorough coverage of the fundraising profession.

Designed to provide both theory and practical knowledge, this book is an all-in-one resource for anyone who performs fundraising duties.

• Understand donor dynamics and craft an institutional development plan
• Explore essential marketing and solicitation techniques
• Learn effective volunteer recruitment, retention, and management strategies

Fundraising merges a variety of fields including psychology, business management, accounting, and marketing, making it a unique role that requires a uniquely well rounded yet focused skillset. Amidst economic uncertainty and a widening wealth gap the world over, it's more important than ever for fundraisers to have a firm grasp on the tools at their disposal. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the ultimate guide to succeeding in this critical role.

About the Author:

EUGENE R. TEMPEL is Founding Dean Emeritus of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a Professor of Philanthropic Studies.

TIMOTHY L. SEILER is the inaugural Rosso Fellow in Philanthropic Fundraising and Clinical Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

DWIGHT F. BURLINGAME is Professor of Philanthropic Studies and holds the Glenn Family Chair in Philanthropy at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

All three editors are recipients of the Henry A. Rosso Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Ethical Fundraising.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Achieving Excellence in Fundraising (...
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Acceptable
Edition: 4th Edition