Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift, Newly Revised Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1889102490 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 109 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Author Jerold Panas understands the art of asking like no one in America. As a staff person, board member, and volunteer, he's secured gifts ranging from $50 to $50 million. This one-hour-to-read classic will embolden you, your board members, and volunteers to ask with skill, finesse, and tangible results. Companion book to Fundraising Realities Every Board Member Must Face, by David Lansdowne.. Yet if we hope to raise funds for a worthy cause, it's critical. As phobias go, asking for money ranks right up there with public speaking. Panas has harnessed all of his knowledge and experience and produced what is the bestselling fundraising book of all time
Xavier said Want to be the best fundraiser? Scared to ask? Cant find your value proposition? Read this book.. I spent Want to be the best fundraiser? Scared to ask? Cant find your value proposition? Read this book. Xavier I spent 4 years as the head of fundraising at a nonprofit in Chicago. When I took the job nearly ten years ago, I wasnt a good fundraiser. Now, I'm known around the windy city for being a thought leader in philanthropy. This book kickstarted my Board of Directors to engage our ambitious capital campaign we launched right after the 2007 recession. We ended up increasing our general operating and program budget 70% and raising every penny of our campaign goal within three years. This book played a big part in reframing our. years as the head of fundraising at a nonprofit in Chicago. When I took the job nearly ten years ago, I wasnt a good fundraiser. Now, I'm known around the windy city for being a thought leader in philanthropy. This book kickstarted my Board of Directors to engage our ambitious capital campaign we launched right after the "Want to be the best fundraiser? Scared to ask? Cant find your value proposition? Read this book." according to Xavier. I spent Want to be the best fundraiser? Scared to ask? Cant find your value proposition? Read this book. Xavier I spent 4 years as the head of fundraising at a nonprofit in Chicago. When I took the job nearly ten years ago, I wasnt a good fundraiser. Now, I'm known around the windy city for being a thought leader in philanthropy. This book kickstarted my Board of Directors to engage our ambitious capital campaign we launched right after the 2007 recession. We ended up increasing our general operating and program budget 70% and raising every penny of our campaign goal within three years. This book played a big part in reframing our. years as the head of fundraising at a nonprofit in Chicago. When I took the job nearly ten years ago, I wasnt a good fundraiser. Now, I'm known around the windy city for being a thought leader in philanthropy. This book kickstarted my Board of Directors to engage our ambitious capital campaign we launched right after the 2007 recession. We ended up increasing our general operating and program budget 70% and raising every penny of our campaign goal within three years. This book played a big part in reframing our. 007 recession. We ended up increasing our general operating and program budget 70% and raising every penny of our campaign goal within three years. This book played a big part in reframing our. "drank every page in deeply. don't be without this." according to S. H. TENNEY. Asking is a full-on, easy to read, comprehensive guide - both practical and pithy. Each page articulates a portion of fundraising, providing the exact 'HOW' that any person can use. There are even templates of talking points, letters and timeframes / sequences. Great job, Panas !!. Stephen Rustad said If you have to ask. I'm in the early stages of building a non-profit enterprise. Beyond establishing a clear goal for the effort, the other key functions are building an effective board and getting money. Some folks have no trouble asking other people to donate for a worthy effort. Not me. I tend to stammer and often fail to fully articulate the needs we're attempting to meet. Whether you're gifted at soliciting funds or you're like me, this book is a very useful guide. And, it's a quick read. Though, I think it needs to be re-read a couple