{"product_id":"the-board-members-guide-to-fund-raising-isbn-9781555423223","title":"The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Publication of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA concise yet comprehensive resource for the entire fund raising process. Shows why board members must take the lead in fund raising efforts, and show how this role can be personally satisfying.  Foreword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Board Member's Perspective: How a Board Member Should Look at Fund Raising-The Board's Responsibility-Giving and Asking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Providing a Strong Foundation for Fund Raising: The Underlying Elements-The Mission, Planning, and Assessment of Funding Needs-The Case-The Support Constituency-Operating Funds Versus Program Funds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Raising Money from Individuals-Memeberships-Annual Appeals and Phonathons-Mass Direct Mail-\"Benefits\" and other Fund-Raising Events.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Raising Money from Other Sources-Government Grants-Foundation Grants-Business Donations-Support From Other Nonprofit Organizations-Proposal Writing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Raising Captial Funds: The Board's Special Responsibility-Capital Campaigns: Endowments and Buildings-Planned Giving and Bequests-Life Insurance Contributions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Asking: The Board Member's Challenge-Publicity and Printed Visual Materials-Research and Preparation for Asking-Cultivation of Prospects-Asking: The Hurdles-Asking: A Scenario.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Organization and Procedures: The Board's Oversight Role-Development Staff-Volunteers and Training-Office Procedures and Computers-A Development Strategy and Plan: Setting Goals-Program Evaluation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Concerns for Board Involvement-Cause-Related Marketing-Professionalism, Ethics, and Regulation-Using Consultants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Leadership Revised: Making the Board Effective-Board Composition, Organization, and Motivation-Ensuring Board Effectivenss. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFISHER HOWE\u003c\/b\u003e is a former Foreign Service officer and a consultant for nonprofit organizations with Lavander\/Howe \u0026amp; Associates in Washington, D.C. He has served as assistant dean and executive director at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and director of institutional relations for Resources for the Future. Howe is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990175891685,"sku":"NP9781555423223","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781555423223.jpg?v=1761786794","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-board-members-guide-to-fund-raising-isbn-9781555423223","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}