Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment

by Kay Sprinkel Grace

Do you or your volunteers fear rejection or feel like a beggar when fundraising? Do you worry about soliciting donors too often? Are you tired of the relentless cycle of fundraising activities necessary to generate revenues for your programs? Beyond Fundraising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, Second Edition dispels these concerns and helps you:


Learn how to position your organization in the community as a constructive, vital, and successful social investment Develop an investor relationship with donors and engage their values-based commitment capacity to make a difference in their communities In this revised and updated Second Edition, fundraising expert Kay Sprinkel Grace presents her internationally field-tested core beliefs, principles, and strategies for developing long-term relationships with donor-investors and volunteers. Share in the wisdom and experience that have helped countless nonprofit organizations grow their base of support and go beyond fundraising into true donor and fund development.

Genres: Business, Education

272 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 1997

Reviews

[Scott Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was published in 1997 but it is still relevant. I was able to pick out many practical tips that will inform some of my work. There’s a lot of content around the responsibilities of a board of directors, and how to engage them in the development process, that I found very helpful.

There is a section at the end where the author gives predictions for future trends and they are spot on! From declines in donations to United Ways, through the advent of small donations being processed online. I was very impressed that the author had such strong foresight. It speaks to her knowledge and experience in the industry.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

No matter how long you've worked in fundraising, this book serves up great reminders. It is inspiring to refreshing to remind oneself why those of us who undertake this career are in this career in the first place. So much of the advice had me either nodding along and thinking about how things went well when my organization followed that advice, or shaking my head and thinking about how things went terribly when my organization ignored such advice.

[Leeann · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent overview on how to build a culture of philanthropy throughout an organization. Hint: it's not just about money! Highly recommended for any nonprofit professional or anyone looking to get involved in one as a volunteer or board member.

[Rachal T · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is full of valuable steps and practices in the non-profit sector. Grace offers great examples of how each step is building onto the next. I had read this to gain an insight of non-profit building and have gained a new knowledge of how I should see social good done in the community.

[Teresa Kmetz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for those wanting to start or re-energize their stewardship efforts. Easy to read and full of helpful tips.

[Adam Meents · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you have your cause broken down in the three levels of philosophy, strategy, and tactics? A lot of good insight in this book.