{"product_id":"9781938077470","title":"Help! They Want Me to Fundraise! a Nonprofit Fundraising Manual for Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you find yourself in the role of fundraiser for your organization, you could use a little good news: you have found the book you need to get started. That's the first bit of encouragement. The second bit is this: you can do this!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelp! They Want Me to Fundraise!\u003c\/em\u003e is for anyone new to fundraising. Perhaps you serve as a board member or other volunteer of a nonprofit that needs to raise money. Or maybe you're employed as the new development director or even as the executive director. It's even possible that you worked with another organization in the past that raised money but you weren't the one in charge. Now someone has asked you to step up to the plate and you're not sure what this is going to require-or even if your organization is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeasoned fundraising consultant Susan Black pours into this book the lessons of her twenty years of working in the nonprofit fundraising field. In a no-nonsense, economical style-complete with worksheets, tables, and illustrations-Susan mentors you in the most important things you need to know to get started in fundraising. More importantly, she helps you assess where your organization currently stands and identify what you need to do next to get on a path to fundraising success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter your role in your nonprofit, \u003cem\u003eHelp! They Want Me to Fundraise!\u003c\/em\u003e will provide you with the tools you need to feel confident in your ability to take a leadership role in fundraising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis quick-start guide will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotivate and mobilize your board and staff to fundraise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncover the myths versus the realities of what it takes to succeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze your nonprofit to determine the chances of fundraising success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead nonprofit fundraising efforts, whether you're a volunteer or a staff member\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're considering this book, it's likely that you are a person in need of a plan. You may be thinking: \"How can anyone expect me to do this?\" Good fundraisers can be introverts or extroverts, technical people or artistic people, right brained or left brained. While your personality and your experience will have some impact on your ability to raise money, according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the following things are the most important characteristics of fundraisers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliability\/follow-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthics and integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to listen well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to tell a story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong values and a desire to make a difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedication to and belief in the cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book talks about how to use those qualities to succeed. You'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe four building blocks of fundraising success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe CEO's role in fundraising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to manage a one-person shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to launch a successful fundraising career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter One:\u003c\/strong\u003e What Is Fundraising and Why Is It Important?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Four Building Blocks of Fundraising Success\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building Block Two: Fundraising Goals and Plans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Four:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building Block Three: Primary Fundraising Vehicles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Five:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building Block Four: Communications and Community Relations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Six:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CEO as Chief Fundraiser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Seven:\u003c\/strong\u003e What to Do If It's Just You: Managing the One-Person Shop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Eight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Your Fundraising Career\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CharityChannel Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058774491376,"sku":"9781938077470","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781938077470_p0.jpg?v=1763663020","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781938077470","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}