Fundraising, grants, donations Books
HarperCollins Publishers Philanthropy Revolution
Book SynopsisIn the first book on philanthropy written from a donor's perspective, businesswoman and philanthropist Lisa Greer lifts the lid on our charitable sector, with anauthentic accountthatdescribes exactly how outdated thesectorhasbecome and why it's at risk of collapse.Weaving in her story of instant wealth and philanthropy, Lisa showcases the latest research, as well as dozens of interviews with donors, nonprofit professionals and leading academics in the field. She also provides much-needed ethical solutions that apply to any business, including: Upfront ways to ask for money Effective communications strategies Ways to be transparent from the outset How to curate meaningful eventsPhilanthropy Revolution is the handbook all fundraisers, nonprofits and donors should be using to create trusting, authentic partnerships that can be sustained long-term. Philanthropy is changing dramatically and it needs nothing short of an intervention to succeed. In this book, Lisa Greershows us how to ''save Trade Review‘The perfect combination of heart and truth… Lisa reminds us of a powerful lesson: to never forget the importance of authenticity, transparency, and trust.’Karine Jean-Pierre, Author of Moving Forward, Commentator for NBC and MSNBC, Senior Advisor and National Spokesperson for MoveOn.org ‘A rare insight into how it feels to be a donor—essential reading for anyone who seeks to serve this growing sector of philanthropy.’Seth Godin, Author of This is Marketing ‘With panache, wisdom, boldness, and humility, Lisa Greer has written THE book on philanthropy. A guide such as this has never been more needed!’David N. Myers, Kahn Professor of Jewish History, UCLA ‘The combination of the post-pandemic landscape and the largest wealth transfer in history presents an existential threat to the 1.5 million+ nonprofits in the U.S. This book provides practical, urgent guidance on how to cultivate meaningful, lasting relationships to not only survive these twin threats but thrive.’Bart Houlahan, Co-founder of B Lab ‘A must-read for those who are passionate about achieving real and effective change.’Neil Blair, The Blair Partnership, agent to J.K. Rowling ‘Lisa paints an enlightening and refreshingly frank portrait of the misaligned incentives in the world of giving—and how we can fix it. It is destined to become a roadmap for a new generation of practical idealists.’Kate Mulling, Co-founder of Thrive Market and Zach Frechette, Co-founder of Good magazine ‘At a time when profound changes will challenge the nonprofit world, Lisa’s book offers donors and recipients a rich menu of constructive and practical suggestions to enrich and strengthen the relationships between the nonprofit and the donor.’Mel Levine, former US Congressman, President of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners
£15.29
Directory of Social Change The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2024/25
Book SynopsisWith this guide, you'll have access to key information on about 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give around GBP50,000 or more per year. The UK's best-selling guide to funding from grant-making charities is back in its 28th edition. The Directory of Grant Making Trusts offers the information you need to seek your charity's share of over GBP5.6 billion - the annual total awarded by the 2,000 funders featured in this edition. With data sourced from grant-making charities, each with the potential to give around GBP50,000 or more per year, no charity - big or small - should be without it. This is the key information source for fundraisers, with which you can save time on finding funding prospects, target the grant-makers most relevant to your charity and discover funders you might not have known existed. What does it cover? This flagship guide to grant-makers includes: Concise information and contact details for every entry Total amounts of funding available for each grant-maker Examples of beneficiaries in each listing, for guidance on the types of projects previously funded Extensive indexes divided by geographical area, field of interest and type of beneficiary, type of organisation, and type of grant available Each grant-maker's description of project types that can or cannot qualify for fundingTrade Review'The Directory of Grant Making Trusts is a brilliant one-stop-shop for charities and grants fundraisers. There is no need to replicate the research and insight, as here it is - all prepared so you can dive in whenever you need. Combine your boundless passion with this excellent resource. Good luck!' Laurie Boult, Executive Fundraising and Engagement Director, Age UK [from the foreword] ; 'It's often hard to know where to start when you're looking for funders, and The Directory of Grant Making Trusts has been incredibly helpful for our charity. The book is well presented and very easy to navigate. It sits on our desk and gets used every time we need to fund a project for our rescue centre!' Lisa Smart, Trustee and Founder of Happy Paws Puppy Rescue ; 'In my work with small charities that help those most vulnerable, DSC's The Directory of Grant Making Trusts gives me the information I need to identify potential funders easily and quickly. I couldn't manage without it when time and resources are tight!' Adam Wilson, Development Manager, The Stuart Low Trust and Healthy Generations ; What they said about previous editions: 'The Directory of Grant Making Trusts is a resource which is invaluable to both fundraisers new to trust funding and also the more seasoned fundraisers among us. In a highly competitive and difficult to navigate space, this guide is a key tool to get you started and help stay on the right track. Most importantly, it gives you the information to ensure that your approaches tick all the boxes for success and you're the right fit for funding.' ; Claire Rowney, Executive Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Innovation, Macmillan Cancer Support [from the foreword] ; 'This directory is a truly valuable resource. It has been really helpful as it has enabled us to identify funders with an interest in animal welfare. We will definitely be buying this helpful source of potential grant-makers again.' Deborah Scott, Trust Fundraising Manager, The Donkey Sanctuary ; 'The Directory of Grant Making Trusts has helped me considerably to streamline my grant fundraising. It is easy to navigate, contains all the essential information I need and lives on my desk at all times.' Josh Walker, Fundraising and Projects Officer, YMCA Crewe
£155.00
Troubador Publishing A Blueprint for Fundraising
Book SynopsisDo you need help raising money for your charity? Not sure where to start? A Blueprint for Fundraising is going to help. In these pages, it will focus fundraiser’s attention on the detailed steps needed for success in raising money for any charity. The book draws together thirty-five years of practical experience in how to make fundraising work and work hard, based on campaigns that date back from 1985 to last week. It is an up to date, genuine blueprint that any user or team can apply in step-by-step implementation. Getting the best from digital, social, online and offline channels are all detailed, as well as many other aspects such as: How to build a donor base of loyal followers who actually respond to appeals How to attract large, lump sum donations from wealthy benefactors you are yet to meet How to build powerful In Memoriam giving programmes How to achieve definite, valuable returns from Gifts in Wills And how to gain success in Grant applications and requests for support from companies. Turning willing volunteers into powerful advocates, A Blueprint for Fundraising delivers tools and resources that will boost any fundraiser’s skills and will help charity leadership to “stop running just to stand still”.
£11.69
