- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (Feb 3 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0787968129
- ISBN-13: 978-0787968120
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.3 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #574,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"There are many fine books on fundraising, but few delineate the board member's role with such clarity." (Stage Directions, 12/1/2004)
"The book is a user-friendly soft-cover workbook providing information on how to more effectively raise money." (Contra Costa Times, 4/2/2004)
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"Zimmerman and Lehman have more than two decades of hands-on experience helping board members know how to do their job. This workbook distills their knowledge into helpful and easy exercises and tips that everyone in the nonprofit can use to raise more money."
—Kim Klein, publisher, Grassroots Fundraising Journal
—Kim Klein, publisher, Grassroots Fundraising Journal
"The wisdom in Boards That Love Fundraising helped me and our board of directors deal with some of our most challenging issues. In this day and age, fundraising by board members is critical to the success of any nonprofit organization?including ours. Zimmerman and Lehman will help your board get there, too."
—Janet Knipe, executive director, California Youth Correction
"Bob and Ann?s book is so readable yet filled with knowledge and wonderful exercises. It is sure to be a hit with any current or future board member."
—Marcie Storch, director of development, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, California
"With step-by-step guidelines, this book is a ?must have? for those engaged in fundraising."
—Allyson Hewitt, executive director/directrice general, Safe Kids Canada
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Help for Pitching Prospects,
By Paula Taylor (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-to Guide for Your Board (Paperback)
I am not associated with a non-profit, but I am an artist who is constantly looking for funding sources. I found this bookextremely helpful in suggesting ways to overcome my fear of confronting prospects face to face. It is written simply and reiterates the positive message that we need not fear requesting large amounts of money. Like in any sales game, the worst thing that can happen is rejection. I haven't yet found people who are "thrilled to give", but doing confidence building prep before I try can only boost my chances. Paula Taylor, Independent Filmmaker
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An Encouraging and Practical Guide for Resource Development,
By A Customer
This review is from: Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-to Guide for Your Board (Paperback)
Zimmerman and Lehman have written an encouraging and practical guide sure to help diffuse the fear and loathing with which most nonprofit board members face in fund development. Straight talk about board responsibilities sets the stage. Short easy exercises suitable for board meetings demonstrate fundraising skills and techniques. "Boards That Love Fundraising" provides the script for board presidents and staff to share the practice and the joy of successful resource development within any nonprofit.-Marcia Rundle, Regional Resource Development Director, Western States Region, Habitat for Humanity International
5.0 out of 5 stars
The only fundraising book you will ever need!,
By Emily M Murase (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-to Guide for Your Board (Paperback)
The authors challenge traditional attitudes, and fears, about fundraising by arguing that we should view the activity not as "tin-cup begging" but as providing a way for people to invest positively in their communities. The authors break new ground by focusing on benefits that *donors* derive from philanthropic giving and strategies to enhance these benefits. With exercises entitled "What Moves People to Give," the book offers ample opportunity for readers to apply this refreshing approach to their specific circumstances. As a Commissioner on the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women, I also serve on the PTA board of my daughter's public elementary school, always in dire need of funds, and fundraise on behalf of my alma mater, Bryn Mawr College, which relies heavily on alumnae financial support, and I have found this book to be an invaluable resource. I recommend this easy-to-read and comprehensive guide to anyone who serves on a board, especially those of you who have been afraid of fundraising. You won't be able to put it down!
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