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Book SynopsisAn African proverb says, If you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far, travel together. World-Class Fundraising Isn't a Solo Sport is about how to travel far in the world of academic development. It provides practical, field-tested strategies for building strong academic development teams. Using realistic case studies and innovative tools designed specifically for use in higher education, the book serves as an operations manual for how faculty members, academic administrators, or development officers can best work together to achieve their fundraising goals.
Trade ReviewWorld-Class Fundraising Isn’t a Solo Sport offers both theoretical structures and practical tools to elevate any fundraising team to an A Team, and the authors’ approach is a valuable addition to institutions looking to elevate their fundraising beyond the incremental. * The Department Chair *
College presidents and foundation CEO’s want to believe they have an advancement “A Team” and this book describes key strategies for developing effective team approaches. A must read for those involved with higher education advancement. -- Suellen Mann, MBA, CFRE, PBSC Foundation Executive Director
As an attorney, an alumnus, and an Advisory Board member, I have seen various perspectives of how higher education works and believe that Jeffrey Buller and Dianne Reeves capture the partnership that is essential for higher education fundraising. Development is truly a team effort and cannot rest solely upon one person. Their collaboration has resulted in excellent opportunities for students and faculty. -- Thomas Zeichman, JD, focuses his practice on the representation of receivers, assignees, trustees, debtors, and creditors in the various aspects of commercial bankruptcy and general insolvency workout situations
In today’s extremely competitive fundraising environment to secure major gifts for higher education this book is a must read! Drawing from their vast experience so artfully expressed by engaging case studies, the authors provide an inspiring, essential, and fail-safe roadmap to assure your success as an advancement professional in today’s ever changing world. -- Margaret May Damen, , CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®Founder and President, Institute for Women and Wealth; co-author, "Women, Wealth and Giving: The Virtuous Legacy of the Boom Generation"
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Meet the A Team Chapter 2: Responding as a Team to Leadership Challenges Chapter 3: Using a Team to Pursue Fundraising Strategies Chapter 4: The Challenge of Loose Cannons Chapter 5: The Team Approach to Working with Volunteers Chapter 6: Taking an Existing Team to the Next Level Appendix I: What Development Officers (DOs) and Academic Officers (AOs) Need to Know about One Another Appendix II: Examples of Certificate/Degree Programs for Development Professionals Appendix III: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Examination Content Outline Appendix IV: Training at Your Institution About the Authors
