Recommended Readings
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Knowledge is power! But what do you do when our world is overflowing with books and resources and you cannot pin-point the one book with the information you need? It can be a challenge to know which book is the one to answer your questions or support the perspective of your organization. We hope to help minimize your frustration and save you searching through countless resources by highlighting those we've discovered and feel comfortable recommending to you.
Our librarian and training sessions are highlighting resources that support your work. Lots of these resources can be retrieved in an electronic format, but the fact is - we still like to buy books. Each month, we'll share with you what we've been reading and if you choose to purchase a copy for yourself, we would love it if you click on our link to Chapters. The Foundation for Rural Living is part of the Affiliate Program with Chapters. By linking to Chapters products and services through our site, Chapters provides us the opportunity to earn up to 8.5% in referral fees for doing so. By buying one of the books we recommend, you can help support this website.
Have you read a good book recently on fund development, nonprofit management or philanthropy? We would love to hear about it. We can only read so fast - so if you would like to write a book review for your peers, take a look at our writing guidelines and send it along to communications@ruralphilanthropy.ca
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Book Review
While taking a fundraising course, this was the book I was required
to read. The language was simple and easy to understand. There
are lots of examples, templates and a comprehensive appendix
chalked full of useful resources. This book sits on my desk (not
tucked at the back of a bookshelf) and I refer to it on a regular basis
whether I am looking for information developing a fundraising strategy,
needing to know how effectively fundraise on the internet or requiring
general fundraising advice.
I would highly recommend this book, whether you are just beginning
a career in fund development or are a seasoned expert.
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Abstract
"Part of the AFP/ Wiley Fund Development Series, Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan takes the reader through the development planning process and helps both novice development officers and seasoned professionals to create a plan that contributes to an organization's realization of its mission. Exhorting readers to ensure their plan is a living instrument and not just a document sitting on a shelf, nonprofit expert Linda Lysakowski includes examples of typical development plan formats as well as timelines for the planning process to help users identify the level of detail that will be required. Whether large or small, your organization will benefit from Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan. This professional guide's nuts-and-bolts presentation equips your organization to create a dynamic development plan that fosters enthusiasm, cultivates a sense of confidence, and helps track success." |
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Book Review
This tool in the "Excellence in Fund Raising Workbook Series"
offers you a practical, hands-on guide to creating the
cornerstone of any successful fund raising program--an effective
case for support. This useful books provides you with a complete
framework for bringing together all the reasons nonprofits know they
are worthy of support, and shows you how to develop a case that
makes those reasons concrete and real for donors. You will find
helpful worksheets and examples, a step-by-step methodology for
gathering, organizing, and using the information essential for
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Book Review
I would recommend this book for any nonprofit who plans many
special events. I use this book often, as all aspects of special events
are covered and it helps keep me on track. Whether I can't remember
how to do something or I need to make sure my timeline includes all
the proper elements, I refer to this book. Here is what you will find:
- The Master Event Timetable
- Types of Events
- Goals and Budgets
- Recruiting Volunteers
- Marketing
- Online Planning
- Real-life samples
This book offers it all and is one you will want to add to your collection.
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