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Leading the Fundraising Charge The Role of the Nonprofit Executive

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ISBN-10: 0470621982

ISBN-13: 9780470621981

Edition: 2013

Authors: Karla A. Williams

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Practical guidance to deal with the challenges executives face when leading a philanthropically supported nonprofit organizationIn today's donor-focused environment, the executive director has a greater responsibility to play an active, informed, and influential role in creating an environment that is conducive to optimal philanthropy. Leading the Fundraising Charge addresses the challenges and issues that executives face when leading a nonprofit organization that is dependent on philanthropic support.. Offers nonprofit directors and executives the tools they need to help their organizations survive and thrive in any economic scenario Provides a perspective that is unique to the nonprofit…    
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Book details

List price: $42.50
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 3/12/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English

Preface
Leadership Concepts Essence, Enigma, Energy, and Effect
Introduction
Essence of Personal Leadership
Necessary Elements and Ingredients
Self-Awareness
Perspective of Strengths and Weaknesses
Sense of Reality
See Through Objective Lenses
Courage to Change
Create Ideas and Take Risks
Compassion and Passion
Persistence to Make Things Right
Ethical Conscience
Pursuit of Fairness, Integrity, and Honor
Enigma of Positional Leadership
Pressures of Being at the Top
Vision
Dream is Meaningful and Achievable
Values
Mandate for Organizational Success
Principles
Assumptions Guide Decision Making
Partnerships
Teamwork that Fits the Situation
Relationships
Perceptiveness of Boundaries and Obligations
Energy of Fundraising Leadership
Differences Between Good and Bad
Positive Energy
Energy that Inspires and Stimulates
Negative Energy
Energy that Deters and Contaminates
Effect of Organizational Stages
Various Stages Will Alter Strategy
Infancy
Vision and Values Create Impetus
Adolescence
Infrastructure Demands Are Paramount
Early Maturity
Expertise and Expansion Are Evident
Seniority
Transformation Needed for Sustainability
Summary
References
Philanthropy Concepts Principles, Motivations, IMPACT, and Culture
Introduction
Principles of Organized Philanthropy
Spiritual and Democratic Ideology
Tradition
Way of Life that Advances Communities
Spirit
Can-Do Approach of Generosity and Gratitude
Sector
Designated for Inspiration, Ideas, and Ideals
Process
Connecting Donors and Recipients
Motivations of Personal Philanthropy
Discovery of Complexity and Complications
Demographics
Conditions that Predict Probability
Psychographics
Values and Attitudes that Predict Inclination
Impact of Community Philanthropy
Measurable Economic and Social Benefits
Social
Engagement of People in Community Building
Financial
Monetary Impact to the Global Economy
Culture of Organizational Philanthropy
Foundation for Successful Fundraising
Attitude
Perception Influences Opinions
Advocacy
Communications Shape Cultures
Action
Aligning Cultural Ideas and Ideals
Summary
References
Development Concepts Profession, Professionals, Program, and Plan
Introduction
Profession of Fund Development
From Begging, to Selling, to Marketing
Pioneers (1641 to 1904)
Moral Imperative to Collect Contributions
Campaigners (1905 to 1960)
Consultants Who Codified Campaign Theory
Technocrats and Innovators (1960 to 1990)
Merged a Calling Into a Career
Reflectors and Correctors (1990 to 2005)
Shifted to a Donor-Focused Culture
Responders (2005 and Beyond)
Faced Expansion, Retraction, and Globalization
Professionals in Fund Development
Characteristics, Credentials, and Compensation
Characteristics
Expertise, Competencies, and Conscience
Credentials
Education, Experience, and Certification
Compensation
Equitable and Competitive Salaries
Job Description
Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations
Program for Fund Development
An Integrated Seemless System
Strategies
An Integrated Development Program
Resources
Adequate Infrastructure and Systems
Teamwork
Key to Unleashing Energy and Talent
Plan for Fund Development Program
Articulation of Metrics and Methods
Components of the Plan
The Individual Parts, Assembled, and Linked
Evaluation of Plan
Measures to Reduce Risk and Increase Effectiveness
Summary
References
Relationship Concepts Social Exchange, Alignment, Cultivation, and Management
Introduction
Social Exchange in Relationships
Move From Transactions to Transformations
Marketing
Social Exchange Based on Shared Values
Motivations
Evaluation of Constituency Profile
Constituents
Focus on High Potential Prospects
Alignment of Relationships
Constituency Analysis Uncovers Patterns
Research
Identify Donors with Linkage and Interests
Segmentation
Organize Similar Donors Into Groups
Targeting
Rate, Rank, and Match Donors with Cases
Cultivation in Relationships
Strategies To Build Long-Term Relationships
Donor Pyramid
Donor Movement and Monetary Distribution
Cultivation Cycle
Process to Engage Donors Toward Mission Affinity
Moves Management
Relationship System Involving Multiple Contacts
Management of Relationships
Techniques To Expand the Donor Base
Acquisition
Identify and Invite Donors to Give
Renewal
Encourage Donors to Repeat Behavior
Upgrade
Building Donor Loyalty and Attachment
Over-Above
The Final Step in Donor Management
Summary
References
Solicitation Concepts Case, Campaigns, Communications, and Goals
Introduction
Case to Solict Gifts
Critical Elements of a Case for Support
Mission
Relevance and Achievability of Vision
Leadership
Marketplace Position in the Community
Stability
Structurally Sound and Financially Responsible
Readiness
Institutional Assessment of Worthiness
Case for Support
Compelling, Urgent, and Realistic Goal
Campaigns to Solicit Gifts
Integration of Fundraising Methods
Annual
Program for Repeat, Loyal Giving
Major
Program for Inspired, Impactful Gifts
Capital
Program for Mega, Named Donors
Legacy
Program for Donors' Last Gifts
Communications to Solicit Gifts
Motivational Elicitors to Generate a Response
Donor Focused
Creation of a Social Exchange
Methods
Solicitation Effectiveness and Efficiency
Stewardship
Accountability for Donors and Dollars
Goals to Solicit Gift
Budgetary Approach to Match Needs and Interests
Summary
References
About the Author
Index