The Nonprofit Development Companion: A Workbook for Fundraising Success
One of the most significant factors in the success of any fundraising program is the ability and willingness of the organization to take the time to develop an integrated development plan with realistic budgets, timelines, and areas of responsibility.A celebration of the nonprofit world and the individuals who dedicate their lives and their talents to serving others, The Nonprofit Development Companion: A Workbook for Fundraising Success examines all aspects of nonprofit development and includes immediately useable templates and examples in each chapter.Divided into the ten basic elements of creating and operating a rewarding program to raise friends and funds, each chapter in The Nonprofit Development Companion covers a specific element, including mission, strategic planning, case for support, and marketing/communications.The step-by-step guidance and practical tools in this book thoroughly cover everything from sample mission statements, strategic and campaign planning job descriptions, sample internal case statements, timelines, and solicitation letters to pledge forms, data collection forms, board organizational charts, board profile worksheets, and much more.The cornerstone of any effective fundraising program is a solid development program. Written by Brydon DeWitt—a leader in the field of nonprofit development and fundraising—The Nonprofit Development Companion is a practical, hands-on workbook that gives support to nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and consultants in building a development program for fundraising success.