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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 658.15224 EAN: 9780470243428 ISBN: 0470243422 Label: Wiley Manufacturer: Wiley Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 210 Publication Date: September 09, 2008 Publisher: Wiley Studio: Wiley Editorial Review: Product Description: Yours For the Asking is a how-to guide for anyone with an instinct to raise funds who has fears, qualms, or hesitancies to do so. It explains in easy to understand language how to reach wealthy people face to face, in writing, in large groups, at special events, and over the Internet. And—once their attention has been gained—how to bring home the bacon. It solves the mystery of fundraising from foundations, those notoriously elusive entities that seem to house experts in closing doors, ignoring solicitations, and, when pressed for an answer, saying no. It also demonstrates how many ways there are to tap the resources of donors—large and small—for the institution that commands your respect, affect, and attention. As President of Lincoln Center, Reynold Levy has led the effort to raise over one billion dollars in five years—among many other notable fundraising distinctions—and he is uniquely qualified to write this book. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Great Book! Levy levels on how to leverage!I am a governance and leadership consultant. I train and speak to literally hundreds of trustees, CEOs, Directors, and other nonprofit professionals every year - this will be on the required reading book list! I purchased the book after hearing Reynold's keynote speech "Recession! What Recession? Raising Money in Tough Economic Times in Washington D.C. a couple of weeks ago. It was a great speech - Levy's charm, positive nature, and sense of humor won a very suspicious, ... Read More Rating: - great service - quick and in mint conditionThis seller delivers great service! Delivery was prompt and the book was in mint condition. Thanks Rating: - Timely advice for fundraisersThere couldn't be a worst time to raise money for worthy causes and, for that reason, I can't think of a better book for anyone concerned about a non-profit's mission and financial viability. Levy has committed decades of experience into a compact and lively book that will be instructive for the professional staffs, board members and committed volunteers of almost any non-profit organization. The book balances sound practical advice with engaging and often humorous anecdotes from the author's own ... Read More Rating:  - Don't believe the title. You won't be getting a "Guide to Fundraising and Management."This book was OK. Not bad, but nothing special. It was kind of two books in one, and neither was done particularly well. One book involved chapters 1-6 and 8-10. And the second book was Chapter 7. I think the first book could have been better if it had a good beginning, sound middle, and eloquent ending. But the way it was put together it felt like a mere bulletin board with notes haphazardly tacked here and there. Where was the chapter on annual giving fundraising programs? Wow, what a hole! ... Read More |
