Description

Fundraising doesn’t take place in a vacuum. It is an essential function in the entire scope of the nonprofit sector, which is supported by philanthropy. And philanthropy is a highly significant part of the fabric of American society, providing opportunities for fulfillment, meeting needs, addressing crises and disasters, and building sustainability for the future. A fundraising professional is the manager of a process that brings together a sense of caring with needs that must be met.

Whether you’re a professional fundraiser, you’re considering a career in fundraising, or you’re beginning your first fundraising project, this book provides information that can help you meet your goals. Read this book to learn about:

• An Overview of an Ongoing Fundraising Program or Department
• Skills and Qualities of the Aspiring Professional and Fundraising Positions to Match
• Embarking on a Fundraising Career
• Fundraising Professional Development Pipeline
• Are We There Yet? Tracking the Path of Professionalism in Fundraising
• Leading from any Level–the Fundraiser’s Challenge and Opportunity
• Tracing the Development of Fundraising in the U.S.
• Avoiding the No-Win Job
• The Globalization of Fundraising

If you are considering engaging in fundraising for your church, school, or a non-profit organization, this book provides an overview of the wide range of possibilities for philanthropic action.

Paperback. 51 pages. Copyright 2015.