Ebook: The Nonprofit Development Companion: A Workbook for Fundraising Success

A comprehensive workbook covering all aspects of successful nonprofit development

One of the most significant factors in the success of any marketing and 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. The Nonprofit Development Companion examines all aspects of successful development and includes useable templates and examples that can be adapted for application within any nonprofit organization.

• Covers a specific element in each chapter, including mission, strategic planning, case for support, marketing/communications, use of volunteers, fundraising program, recordkeeping system, CEO, governing board, and development staffing
• Includes templates and samples to provide specific examples to use right away
• Offers a new approach to nonprofit fundraising and marketing

Based on sound development principles, this book gives you the step-by-step guidance you need to build and run a successful development program.Content:
Chapter 1 How does Development Mean? (pages 1–7):
Chapter 2 A Clear and Compelling Mission (pages 9–14):
Chapter 3 Building Ownership through Planning (pages 15–24):
Chapter 4 Creating the Case for Support (pages 25–32):
Chapter 5 Telling your Organization's Story (pages 33–50):
Chapter 6 The Fundraising Program (pages 51–108):
Chapter 7 Research and Recordkeeping (pages 109–126):
Chapter 8 The Organization and Use of Volunteers (pages 127–135):
Chapter 9 Building and Keeping an Effective Governing Board (pages 137–161):
Chapter 10 Your Organization's Real Chief Development Officer (pages 163–171):
Chapter 11 The Development Professional (pages 173–183):