The 4 Pillars of Donor Relations

The 4 Pillars of Donor Relations
Author: Lynne M. Wester
Publisher:
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2019
Genre: Educational fund raising
ISBN:

"Fundraising has a major problem facing its sustainability, and it has nothing to do with the charitable tax deduction, with the transfer of wealth, or with the new generation of donors -- the millennials. It has everything to do with donor retention. Average donor retention rates for first time donors hover at a dismal less than 30% rate. Yet a focus on acquisition cannot be the whole solution -- not when studies reveal that donor acquisition costs seven times as much as retention. It's more cost effective to keep the donors an organization has than to chase new ones. A well-executed, strategic donor relations program is key to successful fundraising. In this book, Lynne Wester of Donor Relations Guru® helps you rethink donor relations practices and offers specific tips for more powerful acknowledgements, stewardship and impact reporting, recognition, and donor engagement."--Publisher's website.

Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign

Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign
Author: Kent E. Dove
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-10-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780470914670

"This book is highly recommended for development professionals, as well as board members and administrators who believe that a few million can easily be raised by development personnel in their spare time." --National Society of Fund Raising Executives Journal on the 1st edition Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign has been the definitive resource on capital campaigns for a decade. Now, in the long-awaited second edition of the best-selling guide, Kent Dove offers an updated and expanded blueprint for planning and managing a successful capital campaign. He not only gives authoritative guidance to every aspect of a capital campaign but also provides new discussions on such important topics as linking strategic planning to fundraising, conducting external market surveys, defining leadership roles, establishing a campaign and solicitation process, and more. Other enhancements include: * A dramatically expanded resource section that includes samples of a strategic plan, market surveys, case statements, financial reports, pledge forms, newsletters, program brochures, a complete volunteer kit, and a post-campaign evaluation * New chapters on technology in fundraising, leadership gifts, and developing lasting relationships with donors * Updated examples and real-world lessons from diverse organizations that have conducted their own capital campaigns * The Dove Preparedness Index (DPI), a unique measurement tool that helps organizations simply and accurately assess their readiness to embark on a capital campaign * The new Continuous Lifetime Giving Program Model, including an analytical and segmented marketing approach to its implementation * A modernized version of the 80/20 rule, addressing the size and number of gifts that are needed to conduct a successful capital campaign Packed with checklists, formulas, and tables, Conducting a Successful Capital Campaign is sure to make difference in your capital campaign

Writing Meaningful Contact Reports

Writing Meaningful Contact Reports
Author: Jason McNeal
Publisher: Academic Impressions
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2019-02-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781948658102

Effective contact reports help build the future of a donor's relationship with your institution. But gift officers are rarely trained to write reports that contain the information advancement leaders need to succeed. How do you improve the reporting skills needed to write detailed and useful reports? In Writing Meaningful Contact Reports: A Handbook for Fundraisers, Jason McNeal of Gonser Gerber, LLP guides you through these challenges by: 1. Defining which interactions require contact reports2. Demonstrating how contact reports can play a vital part in strengthening your institution's culture of philanthropy3. Providing examples of high- and low-quality contact reports4. Outlining key elements of contact reports5. Addressing ways to make writing reports easier6. Providing worksheets and templates to assist you in writing and using reports more effectively Make your reports more effective, and build the foundation for lifelong relationships for your donors. REVIEWS ..". Those new to advancement work will find that the fun-loving case studies wonderfully illustrate the nuances of effective reporting while the 'primer' on prospect management provides a clear, concise overview of moves management shepherding-thus, further highlighting the importance writing meaningful contact reports plays as we document our activities with prospects and donors alike." - Bud Christman, Vice President for Advancement, Mars Hill University ..".This book has inspired me to re-evaluate the importance of documenting contact reports and the important role I play in enhancing the culture of philanthropy at my institution." - J. Steven Barnes, Senior Director of Development, Vanderbilt University Medical Center ..". I would recommend this be the first book you ask a new development officer coming on your team to read, regardless of their years of experience....Dr. McNeal provides extremely useful examples of contact reports that can easily be implemented while removing the intimidation and hesitancy of getting them done on a timely basis." - Alan Medders, Vice President for Advancement, Columbus State University ..".McNeal demonstrates that completion of contact reports does not have to be a big time-eater....Jason McNeal is putting forth a concise and precise standard for the fundraising arena; this handbook will be a solid reference manual for any fundraiser's personal library." - Jeff Lorber, EdD, Vice Chancellor for Advancement, University of Illinois Springfield & Senior Vice President, University of Illinois Foundation

Comprehensive Fundraising Campaigns

Comprehensive Fundraising Campaigns
Author: James Langley
Publisher: Fundraising Guides for Univers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016-05-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781948658065

"This book will ground board members, presidents, vice presidents for advancement, deans and other critical stakeholders with an objective and comprehensive understanding of what it takes to achieve higher levels of success in a campaign."--Page 4 of cover.

With Gratitude

With Gratitude
Author: Jennifer Richwine
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2014-11-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781503220461

The Power of a Thank You Note

The 4 Pillars of Donor Experience

The 4 Pillars of Donor Experience
Author: Lynne M. Wester
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release:
Genre: Educational fund raising
ISBN: 9781724568755

"The 4 Pillars of the Donor Experience—knowledge, strategy, culture, and emotion—build upon the foundation of the Four Pillars of DonorRelations, but goes beyond the tactics of our work and apply to a living philosophy that guides the purpose behind our fundraising practices. The donor experience defines not only why we create meaningful interactions with generous people, but lets us understand the fundamental truths behind why these people continue to respond to our work, continue to give, and deepen their relationships with our organizations."--Publisher's website.

What We Owe Each Other

What We Owe Each Other
Author: Minouche Shafik
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2022-08-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 069120764X

From one of the leading policy experts of our time, an urgent rethinking of how we can better support each other to thrive Whether we realize it or not, all of us participate in the social contract every day through mutual obligations among our family, community, place of work, and fellow citizens. Caring for others, paying taxes, and benefiting from public services define the social contract that supports and binds us together as a society. Today, however, our social contract has been broken by changing gender roles, technology, new models of work, aging, and the perils of climate change. Minouche Shafik takes us through stages of life we all experience—raising children, getting educated, falling ill, working, growing old—and shows how a reordering of our societies is possible. Drawing on evidence and examples from around the world, she shows how every country can provide citizens with the basics to have a decent life and be able to contribute to society. But we owe each other more than this. A more generous and inclusive society would also share more risks collectively and ask everyone to contribute for as long as they can so that everyone can fulfill their potential. What We Owe Each Other identifies the key elements of a better social contract that recognizes our interdependencies, supports and invests more in each other, and expects more of individuals in return. Powerful, hopeful, and thought-provoking, What We Owe Each Other provides practical solutions to current challenges and demonstrates how we can build a better society—together.

Prospect Research for Fundraisers

Prospect Research for Fundraisers
Author: Jennifer J. Filla
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2013-03-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118421574

Essential tools for implementing right-sized prospect research techniques that help nonprofit organizations reach their fundraising goals Written especially for front-line fundraisers, Prospect Research for Fundraisers presents a practical understanding of prospect research, prospect management, and fundraising analytics, demonstrating how research can be used to raise more money. Filled with examples, case studies, interviews, and stories, this unique book is structured around the fundraising cycle and illustrates the myriad of current and ever-changing prospect research tools and techniques available to boost an organization's fundraising effectiveness. From essential overviews to how-to-search skills, this practical book gives development officers the tools to understand how to use prospect research in ways that best fit their goals for each stage of the fundraising cycle. Provides practical insight to understand the best use of each prospect research tool and technique Features a companion website with a variety of online tools to help readers implement key concepts Part of the AFP Fund Development Series Prospect Research for Fundraisers provides fundraisers with an understanding of what prospect research is and which resources are available to small organizations that have limited internal capacity, medium-sized organizations building capacity, and large organizations wanting to maximize their strengths. It offers a practical understanding of the relevant tools at the disposal of development officers and managers responsible for hiring, outsourcing, purchasing, managing, and implementing prospect research within their organizations.

Fundraising for Deans

Fundraising for Deans
Author: James Langley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Education, Higher
ISBN: 9781948658041

The dean's primary role in fundraising is not exclusively to ask for money but to create the conditions that attract significant philanthropic investments. Read this book for a forward-thinking look at: How the dean can take a lead role in defining the case for support and identifying inspiring projects defined by specific objectives rather than by categories of need The respective roles and responsibilities of the dean, the faculty, and the college development staff How deans can work most effectively with the president, the central advancement office, and their development officer The dean's specific role in donor stewardship, campaigns, piloting new models for fundraising, volunteer management, and asking PRAISE FOR JIM LANGLEY'S APPROACH "Jim Langley is fantastic and provides us with many ideas on how we can improve our relationships with our donors." - Veronica Haskins, Director of Development, College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno "Jim is an intelligent, experienced consultant. I appreciate his candor and knowledge." - Pam Besnard, Vice President of Advancement, Pomona College

Fired-Up Fundraising

Fired-Up Fundraising
Author: Gail A. Perry
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-03-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780470116630

Praise for Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Board Passion into Action "Fired-Up Fundraising is honest, realistic, practical, and inspiring. It transforms the whole concept of fundraising from obligation and drudgery into passion and fun. Every CEO, development director, development consultant, and board chair needs to have and use this book." —Charles F. (Chic) Dambach President and CEO, Alliance for Peacebuilding Former Senior Consultant, BoardSource "A breakthrough! Fired-Up Fundraising takes the mystery out of engaging your board in the ongoing work of fundraising. In this well-organized little book, Gail Perry lays out a commonsense, four-step process that will fire up your board and help you meet your fundraising goals, year after year." —Mal Warwick author of How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters "Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Board Passion into Action is by far the best book I have ever read on how to involve board members in the entire process of fundraising, from identifying prospects, cultivating them, and finally making 'the ask.' Just as important, it is an invaluable guide on how to select, enlist, train and especially inspire board members so they take ownership of their institutions. Every nonprofit CEO and development officer should read this book." —Robert L. Gale President Emeritus, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and founder of BoardSource (formerly known as the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) "This is the book for which EVERY nonprofit chief executive has been yearning since time immemorial. Every nonprofit needs money to survive and thrive, and every nonprofit has a board of trustees to help raise it, but few nonprofits come anywhere near using their boards to maximum benefit. Fired-Up Fundraising, a reader-friendly, realistic, and practical playbook written by a richly experienced, highly literate fundraiser turned consultant, takes readers by the hand and leads them step-by-step through eminently doable ways of inspiring the greatest possible engagement of-and return from-their trustees. It will instantly become the gold-standard guide for building successful boards." —Joel Fleishman Professor of Law and Public Policy and Director, The Foundation Research Program, Duke University