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Book SynopsisAlthough nonprofits have adopted a team approach in program delivery and even management, many nonprofits have not used this same successful approach in fundraising. This friendly guide argues for creating a fundraising team that involves board members, executive staff, line staff, and volunteers and gives examples of how such teams can operate effectively. Along the way, the author makes fundraising seem less mysterious and intimidating, and lead the reader to feel confident and enthusiastic about creating a successful fundraising team--no small achievement.--Jan Masaoka, executive director, CompassPoint Services
Many nonprofits rely on a lone staff member or volunteer to raise the money they need to sustain or grow their programs. In this insightful resource, leading fundraiser Mim Carlson presents a practical approach to involving the entire organization in fundraising. In doing so, she helps board members, executive directors, and development directors turn their staff
Trade Review"Although nonprofits have adopted a team approach in program delivery and even management, many nonprofits have not used this same successful approach in fundraising. This friAndly guide argues for creating a fundraising team that involves board members, executive staff, line staff, and volunteers and gives examples of how such teams can operate effectively. Along the way, the author makes fundraising seem less mysterious and intimidating, and lead the reader to feel confident and enthusiastic about creating a successful fundraising team--no small achievement." --Jan Masaoka, executive director, CompassPoint Services
Table of ContentsPart One: Creating the Fundraising Team.
1. Why a Team Approach Is Needed.
2. Agreeing on a Team Approach.
3. Forming the Leadership Group.
4. Putting Together the Rest of the Team.
Part Two: Getting the Team Ready.
5. Focusing the Team.
6. Setting Fundraising Goals and Objectives.
7. Training the Team.
Part Three: The Team in Action.
8. Identifying Potential Donors.
9. Cultivating Donors with Good Communication.
10. Asking for a Gift.
11. Saying Thank You and Providing Stewardship.
Part Four: Charting Your Progress as a Team.
12. Evaluating the Progress and Health of Your Team.
Conclusion.
Resource One: Selecting and Recruiting Board Members.
Resource Two: Team Growth Stages.
