This Book is a Must for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Organizations
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The authors of "Keep Your Donors" are masters in the field of nonprofit business development and communications. This book is an excellent resource for learning how to write emotionally powerful fundraising materials; for learning how to cultivate donors and prospects; for learning how to build an effective nonprofit organization; for leaning the advantages a philanthropic mindset has, and the key role it plays in a charitable organization; for learning how to become an A-Level fundraising copywriter; even for learning how to efficiently organize, operate, and manage fund development communications.

Yes...you'll learn how to keep your donors and more! True to its title, "Keep Your Donors" is a blueprint for building lasting relationships with prospects, donors, and the community.

The book contains concepts that are easy to understand and apply. No matter your level of experience--novice, intermediate, expert--you'll gain knowledge, skills, ideas, and abilities beyond your current level. You'll acquire specialized marketing education too. If you make this book your mentor, you'll be on your way to becoming a master fund developer.

"Keep Your Donors" is a winner!
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If you serve on the board of a nonprofit or are the executive director or development officer, this book, The Leaky Bucket is a MUST READ. Ellen Bristol, aided by Linda Lysankowski, tell it like it is with their subtitle, What's Wrong with Your Fundraising and How You Can Fix It. Ellen has a strong reputation working with a wide variety of nonprofits and has discovered how to turn her background as a sales professional to use for developing success and sustainable fundraising for any group. Her practical, experience-based advice will go a long way in getting your group moving in the right direction and getting results that keep you alive and thriving. In today's tough economy, that's no easy job. If you've ever struggled to keep your cause and organization viable, if you want to get beyond the "bake sale" world, if you see grants and public money disappearing, you must read this book and apply Bristol's wisdom.
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For any non profit seeking to raise the visibility of its organization, we at the Giving Circles Network recommend that you read this book.  It's all about branding and what you're saying to the world.  If you are interested in gaining the attention of donors, including of Giving Circles, definitely a must read! Even if you are part of a Giving Circle, it is a great resource.

What impression are you making to your existing and potential donors?  Want to do find out?  Want to do more?  Check out the book.
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As someone who is beginning a career in fundraising, I am beginning to understand the unique challenges (and opportunities) of working in a fundraising capacity for small nonprofit. Amy's book is a great prequel to success, and I'm looking forward to implementing some of the ideas included to strengthen our development plan and provide better stewardship for our donors. Amy clearly lays out the key details to building your plan, from identifying your propects to best stewarding your most loyal donors. Her guidelines and tables of recommended procedures are a great start to building your organization's own internal policies for thanking and recognizing your supporters. Her 'no-nonsense' style gets away from some of the more intimidating and complicated development procedures to really break the whole process down into easy-to-understand segments.

If you are new to fundraising or the nonprofit world, Amy is one of the best guides you could have. Her series of books, newsletters, and videos are all gold. This book will be a resource for my organization for years to come.
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A totally engaging read that will leave every fundraiser - at whatever level - with new tools to take their career to new heights.  Every charity should have this book in their library!
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Amy Eisenstein has written an easy-to-use, practical guide to fundraising for the smaller nonprofit that wants to increase the number of gifts it receives.  The book is geared to someone relatively new to the fundraising profession, or a volunteer (perhaps a board member) who wants to know the basics of development, or an organization that hasn't really built a significant development program.  Amy's book outlines the elements of a development plan and how to get ask for money.  Her straight forward style engenders confidence and should help any novice become a professional.
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Fundraising vs seeking profit through sales and marketing strategies is not as simple as it may look.  This book has helped me look at the process and rewrote my default beliefs about what successful nonprofits do to remain successful.  I agree with the many experts cited in the book.  I keep this book on my desk next to my computer as an indispensable reference and guide.
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I'm so impressed by Ellen's elaborate research into how non-profits can plug the holes in their "leaky bucket." She's provided information and statistics only a true expert could put together. As a young person who specializes in the art of creating marketing videos for non-profits, I appreciate the wisdom and perspective this book provides. I'm going to use it as ammunition in my own speaking engagements to organizations like the Association of Fundraising Professionals. So much is changing in the field, and Ellen shows how to ride the new wave to more effective fundraising. Thanks to this book, more non-profits will make more money...and the more money non-profits raise, the better this world will become. My hats off... Jessica
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This book is a must read for all nonprofits looking to expand program outreach in their target communities. My favorite part of this book is the way it is written. Often times these type of books make the assumption that the reader starts with basic technical knowledge thereby putting the average non-technical reader at an immediate disadvantage. Mr. Barsch's writing makes no assumptions and supplies the reader with a precise step by step guide to the Google Ad Grant process. As a small nonprofit director myself, I honestly feel that this book is a gift. One that can save money and grow the agency. I highly recommend it!
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Kinzey's analysis of effective public relations strategies for nonprofit organizations is a must read for anyone working in the nonprofit sector.  The reader is guided through the necessary steps to engage public relations  tactics and strategies to promote his/her organization.  From chapters  dealing with annual reports and company newsletters to the creation of a  speaker's bureau, Kinzey effectively articulates the need for public  relations in nonprofits.  This book can be used as a reference tool for  individuals responsible for public relations within their nonprofit  organizations.
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I love this book! Reading it reminded me why I love my profession and often proclaim that "I have the greatest job in the world!"  The book nudges us all to slow down and breathe.  We, as fundraisers, need to focus on how our work with donors creates a better world and that we should enjoy being a part of the journey.  In particular, I loved the final chapter and the Ten Lessons the author learned from working with her donors.  I plan to purchase several of these books to share with fundraisers I mentor!
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After months of frustration with trying to set up a nonprofit for a basketball team in my community, I am so thankful to have found this book. It answers many questions, and is a great resource. I highly recommend it to anyone who is taking on the challenge of setting up a nonprofit organization.
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Well written, easy to read and flows well from chapter to chapter. Starts out with getting ones finances in order to start philanthropy locally, nationally and globally with a bottoms up approach It covers various areas of giving based on ones skill, desire, passion and the needs of the ones helped. It covers major organizations involved in giving and provides guidelines how to select and differentiate. It covers major areas such as water, environment,healthcare, hunger, poverty,education, refugees, women and children issues from the village level, town, district  city, state and nation.
It covers different types of non profit organizations from small mom and pop, to medium and large such as Rotary, Lions, AmeriCorps. Several graphs and pictures add substance along with several individual and group efforts and initiatives. Ends with an actin plan and an excellent bibliography.
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For nonprofit leaders, branding can sometimes be a mystery and always a challenge.  This book provides tools, stories, and directions that unlock the mystery and inspires to the challenge of creating a breakthrough brand.  Plus, it is fun to read.  I'll be using this book today in my current organization and for years to come.  I highly recommend this book to all nonprofit staff and Board leaders.
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The author is obviously passionate about helping others and does that by educating the leaders of non-profits on how to connect with others who will support their work. This is not begging, this is connecting resources to good works which is a win-win for everyone involved. Good insight and helpful tips throughout to stay genuine.
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Kim Klein probably knows more about grassroots fundraising than anyone in the world. This, her latest book, is relentlessly practical -- it offers step by step ideas for cleaning up your organizational act and raising the money you need to do your work -- but what I appreciate most is its tone. Reading Fundraising in Times of Crisis is like having a conversation with a smart, sympathetic friend who asks good questions and encourages you, with her guidance, to figure out the answers that work best for you.
Many, many nonprofits could benefit from reading this book -- whether they're "in crisis" or not.
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Doug White is a master at putting his investigative reporting skills into this book on challenges charities of all stripes are facing today.  Guidelines and ethical issues are the backbone for all non-profits, their development professionals, board members and management.  This volume is a must read for anyone serving in a charitable organization, and especially, helping to manage it.