Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

by Eugene R. Tempel, Eva E. Aldrich, Timothy L. Seiler

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the go-to reference for fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques. With comprehensive guidance toward the fundraising role, this book reflects the latest advances in fundraising knowledge. Coverage includes evolving technologies, the importance of high net worth donors, global fundraising perspectives, results analysis and performance evaluation, accountability, and credentialing, with contributions from noted experts in the field. You'll gain essential insight into the practice of fundraising and the fundraising cycle, reinforced by ancillary discussion questions, case studies, and additional readings. With contributions from members of The Fund Raising School and the faculty of Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this new edition includes detailed guidance on nonprofit accounting practices as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, rounding out the complete, thorough coverage of the fundraising profession. Designed to provide both theory and practical knowledge, this book is an all-in-one resource for anyone who performs fundraising duties. Fundraising merges a variety of fields including psychology, business management, accounting, and marketing, making it a unique role that requires a uniquely well rounded yet focused skillset. Amidst economic uncertainty and a widening wealth gap the world over, it's more important than ever for fundraisers to have a firm grasp on the tools at their disposal. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the ultimate guide to succeeding in this critical role.

Genres: Professional Development, Business, Nonfiction, Academic, Grad School, Read For School

608 pages, Hardcover

First published March 6, 2003

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book while I was preparing to take the CFRE exam. It's comprehensive and detailed; and it also gave me a great base on every topic on fund-raising. I recommend it for anyone who is looking for a general, up-to-date reference book that covers a variety of fund-raising topics.

[Melanie Jaskolka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this while studying for the CFRE exam. This should be required reading for anyone in fundraising, no matter how experienced. It's an excellent primer on all aspects of fundraising.

[Talitha Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this audio book for the CFRE exam. It’s long and covers area of fundraising I’m not familiar with. However, the suggestions are designed for ALL fundraising, therefore lack specificity or modern case studies.

[Leeann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is very much a text book on the study of philanthropy, but is a well-rounded depiction of the philanthropic sector. Filled with a plethora of examples for best practice, any organization and gift officer would do well to adhere to the lessons in these pages.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used this textbook to prepare for CFRE exam.

[Cassandra Trach · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very comprehensive, and I refer to it often as I study for my CFRE exam. I just took one point off for not having Canadian charity information in the text. In my perfect world, the sections with American specific tax laws and other relevant details their would be a Canadian equivalent.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where the info was applicable to what I needed, it was helpful. Given the size and broad range of fundraising topics there were areas I skimmed for content.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reference resource for development professionals. However, I wish it were updated more frequently, and included more information about online fundraising.

[Bill Mcconnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good preparation text for the CFRE exam. Because each chapter is a freestanding essay, there is some redundancy between chapters.

[Dawn Saunders]

was not given the opportunity to read

[Ronald J. Pauleus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of technical stuff but the material that was presented was great. I enjoyed seeing this side of fundraising that I did not know much about.

[Steven Mandeville · Rating 4 out of 5]

Studying for certification

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would be a fantastic resource for those who need to fund-raise.

[Lindsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best non-profit development texts I've read. I will keep it on my desk so I can refer to it often. The text includes both aspects of the philosophy of fundraising as well as pragmatic issues and examples of framework. If all of us in development followed this as a guide, the sector would be much more successful (and enormously competitive).

[Dhany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku yang bagus untuk dijadikan landasan berpikir secara teoritis dalam proses penggalangan dana yang sistematis. Ide-ide untuk mengkampanyekan tujuan organisasi dalam mencari kandidat sumber pendanaan yang tepat akan sangat berguna bagi organisasi manapun yang sedang membutuhkan. Semoga dapat diaplikasikan oleh organisasi-organisasi nirlaba dengan tujuan yang mulia.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book helped me pass my CFRE certification test, so I guess it did it's job. But the degree to which the editor and contributors bowed down to Hank Rosso was completely annoying throughout. No offense to Hank, but I wanted to gag.

[Yusuke · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the text books in the fundraising course. Very extensive and deep. The bible.

[Susan Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last required text for the semester! Has been helpful so far.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first assigned reading for grad school! :0

[Kelly Kaiser · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for a class 5 years and I still use it for advice at work and graduate papers.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this over the past few months and then recently passed the CFRE Exam. I think the book was certainly helpful with the exam. It's written in an approachable manner and was informative.

[Cat Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

excellent resource for fundraisers

[Evett Shulman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent reference book for any fundraising library.