Robert L. Payton. For development staff looking for the underpinnings of philanthropic theory and practice. Overview of the American philanthropic tradition of voluntary service, voluntary giving. Exploration of philanthropic theory and practice. Serves development professionals and academics.
Presents influences on and motivations of individuals and organizations to become donors.
Leadership, strategy and direction that organizations need if they are to obtain charitable dollars. Growth and change nonprofits face as result of fundraising success and economic and social uncertainties. Mike W. Martin. How giving can promote self-fulfillment. A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations .