Achieving Excellence in Fundraising + Website

by Eugene R. Tempel (Editor), Eva E. Aldrich (Editor)

The third edition of this acclaimed resource, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, explains the fundraising profession's major principles, concepts, and techniques. With contributions from noted experts in the field, and filled with illustrative examples, this book demonstrates why fundraising is a strategic management discipline and clearly defines each step in the fundraising cycle. Praise for the Third Edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

"Achieving Excellence in Fundraising brings together the voices of leaders in the field with the research expertise of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. This winning combination makes the updated third edition an excellent resource for everyone engaged in nonprofit fundraising."
--John Lippincott, president, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

"This book is the best road map--coupled with creative approaches to the practice of fund development--you will find. The sections addressing donor interest and stewardship alone are worth the price. Take time to enhance your fundraising skills, and, most importantly, increase your fundraising results. Tempel, Seiler, and Aldrich have collaborated on apublication worthy of serious study."
--William C. McGinly, president and CEO, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

"The third edition of this seminal piece of literature, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, is a wonderful continuation of a legacy that provides the nonprofit sector with a thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-organized approach to contemporary and ethical fundraising practices. The legacy lives on!"
--Denny Smith, president and CEO, CFRE International

"One of the most significant challenges that the grantee organizations of foundations face is building sustainable resources. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising will help them build the fundraising program they need to do so."
--Steve Gunderson, president and CEO, Council on Foundations

"Today's donors seek new philanthropic experiences. Achieving Excellence in Fundraising couples the importance of good stewardship and relationships with innovation, engagement, and long-term results. This third edition takes a critical new look at a classic sector must-read."
--Brian Gallagher, president and CEO, United Way Worldwide

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

506 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.