{"product_id":"boards-that-love-fundraising-isbn-9780787968120","title":"Boards That Love Fundraising","description":"Written by Robert Zimmerman and Ann Lehman--leading experts in the field of fundraising and board development--\u003ci\u003eBoards That Love Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e not only shows that \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e board members (no matter the level of experience) can learn to raise funds but also provides effective tips to the more experienced fundraisers. This workbook explains your fundraising responsibility as a board member while it:  \u003cul type=\"DISC\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides information on board structure and its impact on raising money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines the concepts that will empower you to ask for money effectively and fearlessly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the wide variety of methods nonprofits use to raise money and   the board's role in each area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to recruit board members who can help with fundraising\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the vital issues of fundraising, planning, staffing, evaluation, and working with consultants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The book provides tips to help board members overcome the fear of rejection and feel more comfortable asking for support.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- The Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 27, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e[The authors exploration of] \" ..topics such as how to ask for a substantial gift and motivations for giving are especially effective.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- September 22, 2004, The Foundation Center, Philanthropy News Digest\u003c\/p\u003e  About the Authors.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat Every Board Member Needs to Know to Start Fundraising.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Five Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Board Fundraising Responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Healthy Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvisory Boards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFundraising Rules Underlying Successful Appeals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming Determines Funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting People to Ask.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Love to Give Away Money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Give Money to People.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundraising from the Perspective of the Donor, Not the Applicant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Give to Strength, Not Crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecificity is Next to Godliness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessful Fundraising Depends on Careful Record Keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Percent of the People Give 90 Percent of the Money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDonors’ Gifts Must Be Recognized Immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Fundraising is Opportunistic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Board’s Role in Specific Fundraising Activities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual Contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributions from Businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEffective Board Recruitment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhom to Recruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Recruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrimed for Fundraising.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Development Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Board Needs to Understand About Fundraising Staff.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Development Staff Can and Cannot Do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Fundraising Roles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundraising Costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Consultants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Fundraising Effort.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource A: Major Donor Solicitation: Asking for the Gift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource B: Major Donor Solicitation Scripts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"There are many fine books on fundraising, but few delineate the board member's role with such clarity.\" (\u003ci\u003eStage Directions\u003c\/i\u003e, 12\/1\/2004)  \u003cp\u003e\"The book is a user-friendly soft-cover workbook providing information on how to more effectively raise money.\" (\u003ci\u003eContra Costa Times\u003c\/i\u003e, 4\/2\/2004)\u003c\/p\u003e  Robert M. Zimmerman is a fundraising specialist and president of Zimmerman Lehman. He has more than thirty years experience in the areas of fundraising, board and volunteer training and development, and executive search.\u003cbr\u003e Ann W. Lehman is a lawyer, planning specialist, executive coach, trainer, and policy expert. She has worked in the public interest arena for more than twenty-five years.  A How-To Guide to Becoming a Board Member Who Loves Fundraising  \u003cp\u003eBoards That Love Fundraising is an easy-to-use workbook in which board members will find the information and skills they need to overcome the \"fear factor\" and become confident, successful fundraisers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Robert Zimmerman and Ann Lehman–leading experts in the field of fundraising and board development–Boards That Love Fundraising not only shows that all board members (no matter the level of experience) can learn to raise funds but also provides effective tips to the more experienced fundraisers. This workbook explains your fundraising responsibility as a board member while it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides information on board structure and its impact on raising money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines the concepts that will empower you to ask for money effectively and fearlessly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the wide variety of methods nonprofits use to raise money and the board’s role in each area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to recruit board members who can help with fundraising\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the vital issues of fundraising–planning, staffing, evaluation, and working with consultants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing this indispensable tool, board members will learn how to transform their ideas about \"begging for money\" into opportunities to urge citizens to invest in their enterprise through philanthropic contributions. Boards That Love Fundraising provides a wealth of exercises to pave the way to successful board fundraising efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for Boards That Love Fundraising\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e –Kim Klein, publisher, Grassroots Fundraising Journal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e –Janet Knipe, executive director, California Youth Correction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e –Marcie Storch, director of development, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With step-by-step guidelines, this book is a ‘must have’ for those engaged in fundraising.\"\u003cbr\u003e –Allyson Hewitt, executive director\/directrice general, Safe Kids Canada\u003c\/p\u003e  \"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Kim Klein, publisher, \u003ci\u003eGrassroots Fundraising Journal\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"The wisdom in \u003ci\u003eBoards That Love Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Janet Knipe, executive director, California Youth Correction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Marcie Storch, director of development, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With step-by-step guidelines, this book is a ?must have? for those engaged in fundraising.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Allyson Hewitt, executive director\/directrice general, Safe Kids Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988849410277,"sku":"NP9780787968120","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787968120.jpg?v=1761781767","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/boards-that-love-fundraising-isbn-9780787968120","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}