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Using a fun, comprehensive approach, Funding Your Ministry Whether You're Gifted or Not addresses the obstacles faced by anyone in ministry who raises personal support. Ideal for missionaries, pastors, Christian organizations, and other fund-raisers, Funding Your Ministry will help answer your questions and put you on the biblical path for recruiting and maintaining donor support.
This 219-page book starts with a thorough teaching on a biblical perspective of fundraising, then presents practical fundraising strategies, including making appeals to individuals and churches, writing newsletters, and donor ministry. Not only is this book packed with vital information—it's actually fun to read!
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Used For Ministry Partnership Training at MAF.......2007-08-11
We used this text in our Ministry Partnership (fund raising) training at Mission Aviation Fellowship. I found that it answered a few theological questions that I had about fund raising very well. It was also a very practical how-to book
Funding Your Ministry.......2007-08-09
This is an excellent source for anyone considering raising support. It helps you understand your attitudes toward fundraising and leads you to understand the biblical basis for ministry support.
Just what it says.......2007-07-17
This book is THE book to purchase if you are venturing into the world of raising support. Simple, effective, practical, easy to read. I highly recommend it.
perspective changer!.......2007-05-30
This book changed my perspective on fund-raising! I now no longer dread this task, but eagerly anticipate what God will teach/show me about His provision through His people!
The humor in Morton's stories and Stayskal's illustrations keep this potentially dry subject very fresh.
I highly recommend this book for rookies and veterans in the support raising arena!
Great book for fundraisers.......2007-04-04
This is an excellent book for those in ministry who are not natural "fundraisers". Highly recommended
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- A "Must Read" for all Fundraising Professionals
- Must have for fund raising professionals
- Great resource for anyone in in, or entering into, the feild.
- Required reading!
- A Fundraiser's Resource
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Careers in Fund Raising
Lilya Wagner
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Everything you need to know to launch your career in fundraising
Careers in Fundraising provides expert guidance on professional opportunities in the field of fundraising, including topics on professional development, on-the-job issues, and the significance of fundraising as a career. This comprehensive resource covers all the important aspects of the profession, and also addresses the personal mission and commitment necessary for success in the field. An overview of the nonprofit sector provides needed background, and sidebars from professional fundraisers and students enhance and complement the content of each chapter. Careers in Fundraising will help you:
- Learn where and how to get the education and the training you need for a career in fundraising
- Discover the personal and professional traits of a successful fundraising professional
- Explore the many different types of positions available in the field-and find the one that's right for you
You'll find a wealth of useful, specialized material such as successful career case studies and tips on international fundraising and on-the-job stress. Relevant bibliographic information is featured at the end of each chapter, and listings of helpful Internet sites and important statistics are included. Careers in Fundraising offers up-to-date and in-depth advice for students interested in an exciting career and professionals looking for a new challenge.
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A "Must Read" for all Fundraising Professionals.......2006-07-19
Dr. Wagner first begins by providing the reader with an understanding of how fundraising fits into today's world and then she transitions into suggestions on how to be the best all-around professional in your field. Over time the material in this book will continue to be helpful and can serve the interest of people at all levels of fundraising, as well as professional outside the field. This is an inspirational book that is extremely thought provoking and no professional should go without reading!
Must have for fund raising professionals.......2006-07-18
This is my favorite book to give to new fund raisers or people considering fund raising as a career.
Dr. Wagner's book is insightful. From understanding the history of fund raising and philanthropy to finding the right job, this book examines the major topics one should consider when considering a career in fund raising.
The book won the Skystone Ryan Prize for research on fundraising and philanthropy for good reason.
Great resource for anyone in in, or entering into, the feild. .......2006-07-17
Ms. Wagner does an excellent job on helping the reader understand how fundraising fits into the world today, including concrete suggestions on how to be the best professional. By enlisting other experts in the field, Ms. Wager taps into a wealth of information that expands her own understanding and expertise. I first purchased this book as someone who was in the middle of a career change. I was able to use the information in this book to help identify the direction I wanted to take. As I am now looking into the next phase of my career, I am using tapping into the information in this book to help as I plan my next steps.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone either entering into, or already in, the fundraising profession.
Required reading!.......2006-07-13
One thought that struck me as I read this book is that I wish it had been available when I made a career switch several years ago. I recommend it to individuals who engage me for career networking interviews. It also provides a good uplift to professionals already in the field - the numerous resources are worth the price of the book alone! The book is very readable and full of wonderful advice and wisdom - a trademark of the author.
A Fundraiser's Resource.......2006-07-13
This book reminds us that philanthropy is noble, and that a career in fundraising is a challenging but worthy professional path. The book offers very practical approaches to fundraising, and to coping with the stresses and triumphs of the profession. It's a practical handbook for every professional who seeks success in fundraising.
-Adam G. Martinez
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Interested in a career in fundraising and/or philanthropy? This Vault guide covers the wide variety of jobs associated with the business of obtaining and giving money for charitable purposes, specifically with organizations and agencies that provide financial support to nonprofit s - foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
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Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is no telling who will win—and even more important, if their fight will ever end. Here is a clever blend of humour and math fun. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.
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The Lemonade War.......2007-07-27
An excellent children's book aimed for kids aged nine through eleven. Rivalry and fighting between brother and sister of who can make $100 by doing lemonade stands during summer break. A humorous and fresh realistic fiction story. Something that all siblings can relate to. A great read!
Chocolate, Pushcarts, and Now Lemonade.......2007-06-18
I am about to describe to you a true situation that I have experienced time and time again as a children's librarian. A parent will walk up to me and ask for a work of fiction for kids dealing either with money or business. Money or business. This request is usually met with a blank stare on my part followed by a furious search of the library's catalog. Let's see . . . money . . . money . . . Well there's that graphic novel version of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," for kids, but that's not really fiction. If you work in your own children's room then you may know that nine times out of ten the answer to this kind of query will have to be, The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill. I mean, face it. When was the last time any book for children dealt with finances in a format that was fun, readable, and contained halfway decent writing? Well, when I heard about "The Lemonade War" I thought my prayers had been answered. Then I read it and realized I'd been thinking about the title all wrong. I thought it would just be this lightweight bit of fluff with some business info for the kiddies on the side. Instead, the book delivers emotional punch after emotional punch. It resonates with the reader. Pulls you deep inside its story and doesn't let go once. This is the first fictional children's novel by author Jacqueline Davies. And you can bet that if she writes another, I'll be first in line to buy.
Before the letter came, siblings Evan and Jessie got along just fine. She's just a second grader and Evan's going into the fourth, but they always helped one another out. Being exceptionally smart, Jessie would help Evan figure out stuff like how to make the ultimate lemonade stand. In return, her big brother would help her deal with some of the complexities of understanding kids her own age. Then came the letter and everything changed. Jessie's going to skip a grade and be in Evan's class next year and the boy is mortified. It's bad enough having a little sister who makes you look dumb at home, since she's a certified genius and all. Now imagine how much worse it would be at school where all your friends could see smart she was compared to how dumb you are. Now Evan's rejected Jessie completely and she's bewildered and hurt. She was hoping he'd help her make some friends in the coming year. When it's clear that that's not going to happen, though, betrayal turns to anger. Before they know it, the two kids are locked in a battle to determine who can sell the most lemonade by the end of the summer. Evan's doing it to show that he can beat Jessie in something. Jessie's doing it to win back Evan's respect. And neither of them have any idea how out-of-hand the whole business is going to get for the next few days. Business tips and math problems chart the course of the competition.
I made the big big mistake of reading the beginning of J.L. Bell's review of this book prior to reading it myself. My rule when reviewing a book is to never ever look at anyone else's take on a book before writing my own. Keeps me honest. But look at Bell I did and lo and behold his first sentence stuck so squarely in my head that I've been turning it over in my mind ever since. He writes, "Jacqueline Davies's The Lemonade War is, I thought, a surprisingly dark book." That is all that I read of his review before remembering that I wasn't suppose to indulge myself in this manner. Still, the damage had been done. I picked up the book to read and sure enough, Bell was right. Jacqueline Davies knows exactly how to pinpoint childhood rage and bewilderment and then drill it home for all it's worth. It's heartbreaking to identify with Jessie. She doesn't idolize Evan, but he is undoubtedly her best friend. All her life he's been the one to take her side. To help her understand things that no one else would explain. And suddenly she's going to get a chance to do the thing that she's always wanted most in the world; be in Evan's class and get to hang out with him all the time. So how does he react? Not just with anger, but also with inexplicable (to her) cruelty. Time and time again the two kids come close to reconciliation, only to have Jessie's social awkwardness make things worse instead of better.
The writing itself just kills you too. Evan goes from being Jessie's sole confidant to a guy who'd rather hang out with some jerk like his old semi-pal Scott than her. Davies also knows how to make a scene look one way from one character's point of view and then turn it around 180 degrees so that you see how different it was according to the other character. I loved the little details too. The random mother who, Evan can see, is the kind of nosy woman who "thought she was the mother of the whole wide world." I was disappointed that there were contemporary mentions of things like Xboxes and iPods in the story, though. "The Lemonade War" is, I suspect, going to be one of those books that sticks in the public's mind for quite some time and current technologies undercut that "classic" status I'm hoping it will achieve.
Regardless, I appreciated the honesty of this book. In the midst of all the business tips and money calculations, Davies' real talent is in human relationships. You could throw away the premise of the lemonade war and still end up with characters interacting with a kind of honesty and realism that I'd bet a whole host of fellow authors would kill to have in their own books. There's something about "The Lemonade War" that feels very real to me. Maybe it's the conflicted ending or the fact that you know that there will probably be more problems to come in Evan and Jessie's lives. At the root of the story, though, is this sibling bond that doesn't drip of saccharine or ooey-gooey feelings. If you want a book that knows how to produce familial affection without ever feeling false, fawning, or sticky sweet, let "The Lemonade War" serve as your guide.
There is a certain breed of fiction where parents exist solely as a means of transportation or money. They're peripheral figures that might dole out a smattering of advice now and then, but basically live on the fringes of the story's central action. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell definitely fits this definition. Ditto, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. And I dare say that "The Lemonade War" belongs to that group. It's just as memorable as those books and the adults are just as useless.
My fear is that "The Lemonade War" might end up being written off as yet another gimmick book. It's obviously more than just a teach-kids-business title, and I want people to recognize that fact. It's gripping, moving, and fun. There are business tips spotted throughout, and they're great, but that's not why people are going to remember this book. Ms. Davies' characters' emotions hit home time after time. A surprise delight for anyone looking for a fun read (particularly in the summer).
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Fund Raisers: Their Careers, Stories, Concerns, and Accomplishments (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)
Margaret A. Duronio , and
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A Publication of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives
Based on a three-year national study, this book helps fund raisers examine their career environment so that they can plan their careers more proactively and effectively, and respond to increasing calls for accountability in nonprofits.
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Black Tie Optional.......2007-09-27
At last! This book answers all the difficult "how to" questions for the fund-raiser for a non-profit organization. Every possible problem is anticipated and discussed, and reasons for doing and not doing are offered. Most organizations spend more money raising funds than they collect, and Harry Freedman explains where the hidden costs are and how to avoid them. Freedman seems to know what you are thinking and he will tell you why what someone else does may not be the right event for you. There is something in this book for the veteran fund-raiser or the eager new volunteer.
--Andrew Kevorkian
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Free Dollars from the Federal Government
Laurie Blum
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In eight chapters co-authors Holman and Sigler present job opportunities, types of positions and job descriptions, salary negotiation information, suggestions for breaking in and advancing within the fund-raising profession, and an outlook for a career in fund raising. Three career snapshots and a reference list complete the book. Recommended for those who are considering a career in fund raising for nonprofit organizations, or those who are advancing within the profession.
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The American Prospector: Contemporary Issues in Prospect Research
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The Power of Networked Teams: Creating a Business Within a Business at Hewlett-Packard in Colorado Springs
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Since it was founded more than 60 years ago, the Hewlett-Packard Company has been proudly run in a distinctive decentralized fashion. Over the decades this has become a major component of the vaunted "HP Way," an overall management style that has probably garnered as much outside praise as the company's innovative technological products. Pressure to increase profits as the 1990s began forced a corporate-wide reassessment, however, ultimately turning officials' attention to one particularly costly business function--financial transaction processing--and the dramatic realization that it could be administered more effectively as a centralized operation handled by the firm's facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Power of Networked Teams by Pamela Shockley-Zalabak and Sandra Buffington Burmester shows exactly how HP made the transformation and how it subsequently slashed accounting and related costs by an astounding 75 percent while introducing an effective new structure (networked teams) into HP's renowned corporate culture. Shockley-Zalabak and Buffington Burmester have each been personally involved in the process from near the beginning, and with direct input from other initial participants are able to detail precisely how this new model works. The advice and the processes are clearly spelled out and could prove applicable to many other businesses. --Howard Rothman
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Hewlett-Packard has long been one of the world's most respected companies--universally heralded for its leadership, unique corporate culture (called the HP Way), superior products, and sustained financial performance. This book takes the reader into the trenches of financial transaction processing at HP. The authors find there an unusual success story with application to virtually every industry and organization, regardless of size. They tell the story of HP's experience with creating both a new organization and a new organizational form--networked teams--to provide shared financial transaction processing for its US factory locations. In just over 9 years, this unique and wildly successful organization is processing over $19 billion of transactions annually while reducing transaction costs as a percentage of revenue by a factor of four--highly significant for a $47 billion company--while engendering exceptionally high employee and customer satisfaction. Many of the key players involved in getting this unique organization off the ground provide fascinating first-hand accounts about the often overlooked potential of transforming routine organizational processes into new and creative forms capable of generating major contributions to the bottom line. The HP story is one about creating and growing a world-class organization within a huge company. But most importantly, it is a success story created in the trenches without strong top management support. It is a story that CEOs and CFOs will find compelling, but one that brings hope and guidance to line managers and professionals responsible for day-to-day organizational life.
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