The volunteers' guide to fundraising
Subtitle: raise money for your school, team, library or community group
By: Ilona Bray
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Nolo; NOLO
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Berkeley, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 414
ISBN-13: 9781413313321; 9781413315080
Subjects: Fund raising; Law and legislation
Description: "A comprehensive guide to raising money written for volunteers and staff who aren't necessarily professional fundraisers. Containing insights and stories from a team of nonprofit experts, this book covers both the practical and the fun, creative aspects of fundraising"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What you can and can't do when raising and handling money; title: Getting your volunteers eager and ready; title: Planning your fundraising strategy; title: Sponsorships and donations by businesses; title: Selling goods and services; title: Requesting donations from members; title: Event-planning strategies; title: Dinners and other food events; title: Auctions; title: Raffles and bingo; title: Fairs and festivals; title: Benefit concerts, lectures, shows; title: Walk-a-thons, contests, games, and sporting events; title: Home and garden tours; title: Preparing grant proposals.