All About Nonprofit Fundraising

Sections of this topic

    Nonprofit Fundraising e-books:

    The Fundraising Series of eBooks

    The authors of the below-listed eBooks, writing in their areas of expertise,
    have a combined tenure in service to the nonprofit community of over
    60 years.

    The Fundraising Series — Book 1: The Basics: Perceptions
    & Realities

    The Fundraising Series — Book 2: Special Events

    The Fundraising Series — Book 3: Guidance for the New Nonprofit

    The Fundraising Series — Book 4: Major Gifts: Planning and
    Implementation

    The Fundraising Series — Book 5: Capital Campaigns

    The Fundraising Series — Book 6: Grants & Grantsmanship

    The Fundraising Series — Book 7: Finding & Getting Federal
    Government Grants


    The Fundraising Series – Book 1 – The Basics:
    Perceptions & Realities

    Hanks Book One

    This book is about the acquiring of donated gifts/contributions for
    nonprofit organizations. It is not about “fundraisers”– ticket
    or product sales. The intent of this book is not to provide a “how
    to” for raising money, but to help you develop the mindset necessary
    to be successful at “legitimate” fundraising. Order your
    book
    here
    .

    The Fundraising Series – Book 2 – Special Events

    Natalies Book One

    Everyone loves a good event, but not everyone will have the ingredients
    to make it happen. This book is designed to help you determine whether
    special events are right for your nonprofit; and, how to be sure that
    your event is unique/memorable, not just another dinner, luncheon or
    auction. Order your book
    here
    .

    The Fundraising Series – Book 3 – Guidance
    For The New Nonprofit

    Hanks Book Three

    This book – this entire series – is written and intended
    for nonprofit board members, staff, and volunteers to help them understand
    what real nonprofit fundraising is all about … and what it’s
    not. It is the author’s intention to address some of the most
    common questions raised by board members, staff, and volunteers. Order
    your book
    here.

    The Fundraising Series – Book 4 – Major Gifts:
    Planning and Implementation

    Hanks Book Four

    This collection of essays and blog postings is intended to give nonprofit
    leaders and staff an overview of Major Gifts Fundraising that will help
    you develop an understanding of what it takes to ensure your organization’s
    future. Order your book
    here
    .

    The Fundraising Series – Book 5 – Capital Campaigns

    Hanks Book Five

    This collection of essays and blog postings is intended to help you
    understand the elements of and prepare for a capital campaign; so that,
    when you hire a staff campaign director or engage counsel, their time
    (and your money) will be used most effectively. Order your book
    here.

    The Fundraising Series – Book 6 – Grants &
    Grantsmanship

    Hanks Book Six

    This book is written and intended for nonprofit staff, board members
    , and volunteers to help them understand what the Grantsmanship process
    is all about, and what it’s not. A realistic (although dramatic)
    definition of “grantsmanship” would be, “The cradle
    to grave process for ‘conceiving’, ‘birthing’, and ‘raising’
    grants.
    here.

    The Fundraising Series – Book 7 – Finding &
    Getting Federal Government Grants

    Hanks Book Seven

    Book Seven in The Fundraising Series, titled “Finding & Getting
    Federal Government Grants and written by Jayme Sokolow, Ph.D. This book
    is intended for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers to help
    them research and become successful applicants for federal grants.
    here.