Praise for Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan "Linda provides a very practical outlook on how to succeed in developing and implementing a fundraising plan for a nonprofit organization. The importance of the various players and their roles―staff, board, and volunteers―is critical for any nonprofit organization, and the information in Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan could effectively be used by any size organization to organize and execute an effective development strategy." ―Diane Hartz Warsoff, Executive Director Utah Nonprofits Association "An excellent road map for creating a development plan and building the necessary staff and volunteer ownership of the plan, Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan is a valuable resource for every nonprofit that wants to raise increased funds more effectively and efficiently. Its tips and real-world scenario sections help to make the case that organizations must take the time to plan adequately if they want to be successful." ―Barbara L. Ciconte, CFRE, Senior Vice President Donor Strategies, Inc. "Linda Lysakowski's Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan provides the resources, tools, guidance, and step-by-step processes for any organization to successfully create and manage a development plan. Her inclusion of tips and techniques, real-world stories, and her focus on organization-wide involvement make this essential reading not only for development officers, but for senior staff and board members." ―Eugene A. Scanlan, PhD, CFRE, President eScanlan Company One of the most significant factors in the success of any fundraising program is the ability and willingness of the organization to take the time to develop an integrated development plan with realistic budgets, timelines, and areas of responsibility. Part of the AFP/ Wiley Fund Development Series, Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan takes the reader through the development planning process and helps both novice development officers and seasoned professionals to create a plan that contributes to an organization's realization of its mission. Exhorting readers to ensure their plan is a living instrument and not just a document sitting on a shelf, nonprofit expert Linda Lysakowski includes examples of typical development plan formats as well as timelines for the planning process to help users identify the level of detail that will be required. Whether large or small, your organization will benefit from Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan. This professional guide's nuts-and-bolts presentation equips your organization to create a dynamic development plan that fosters enthusiasm, cultivates a sense of confidence, and helps track success.

Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan

Business & Money

Linda Lysakowski

Management & Leadership

John Wiley&Sons

Thomas Edison famously said that genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. Reading this For the GENIUS book shows that you have the inspiration to master the art and science of fundraising. The author helps you with the perspiration part by showing you how to dramatically increase your fundraising results by employing tried-and-true methods used by the most successful nonprofits and institutions. Fundraising for the GENIUS will: *Teach you to develop a sustainable fundraising program that will grow with your organization and allow you to fulfill your mission. *Help you understand the world of philanthropy, development and fundraising (and to know the differences between each). *Enable you to bring together your board, non-development staff, development staff and volunteers to create a powerful development team. *Show you how to evaluate your success and plan for growth in your development program. About the Author: Linda Lysakowski is among the se

Fundraising for the Genius: The Only Book You LL Ever Need to Raise More Money and Support for Your Nonprofit Organization

Lysakowski, Linda

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

For the GENIUS Press

wiley

The philanthropic landscape is dramatically changing, aided by the ever-fast-growing world of social media. New development officers will have a good grasp of the technology but may lack the techniques and the experience. Seasoned development officers may need to change their way of thinking and the tools used to cope better with the technological advances and the changing demographic profile of today's donor. Whether you are a new or seasoned development officer, you need the practical advice and guidance packed into The New Donor: Gearing Up for the New Wave of Donors by Margaret Guellich, CFRE and Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE. As the authors explain, "new donors" are not necessarily the ones who just came onto your file. Think of them more in terms of how you communicate with them. This book is meant to help you discover who your new donors really are, what they are looking for, and what needs they want to fulfill. Once you learn that, you'll need to know what to say and how to say it to them. Today's donors still want the facts, seek credibility, and listen to your stories. But they want it on their terms, in their language, and right away. And they have different passions. They've grown up in radically different environments. And they respond when their needs are met. What some of the experts say about this book:  Understanding the complex world of major gift fundraising is critical to the success of any development program, and this book provides the reader with tremendous tips and insights into developing a successful major gift program. --Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE Retired President & CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) This insightful book captures the vital signs of a dramatic shift in the philanthropic marketplace. Successful nonprofits will raise more money following this path toward a more diverse and engaged donor population. --Ted Hart, ACFRE CEO, Charities Aid Foundation of America When two fundraising pros get together to write a book, you have nothing but the best in accuracy, knowledge and advice. The New Donor is an easy read, and you'll find yourself nodding your head in agreement with the concepts and words of wisdom in every chapter. --John Kehoe, President Trinity Direct Table of Contents Chapter One: What Changed? Chapter Two: Who Was Added? Chapter Three: How Can You Appeal to All of Them? Chapter Four: What Smart Donors Want--Can You Deliver It? Chapter Five: Reaching Your Donor's Passion Chapter Six: Communicating with Your New Donor Chapter Seven: How Do You Inform Your Donors? Chapter Eight: What We Say and How We Say It Chapter Nine: How Do You Learn Who Wants What? Chapter Ten: If You've Got the Money, Honey, I've Got the Time Chapter Eleven: Laying the Groundwork for Securing Major Gifts from Your New Donor Chapter Twelve: Who Should Approach the New Donor Chapter Thirteen: What the New Donors Are Saying Chapter Fourteen: Lessons of the Heart Appendix A: Sample Solicitation Letter Appendix B: Sample Email Solicitation Appendix C: Sample Thank-You Letter Appendix D: Benchmarking Tools Appendix E: Sample Contact Form

The New Donor: Gearing Up for the New Wave of Donors

Margaret Guellich

Charitychannel LLC

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