The Fundraising Feasibility Study
It's Not About the Money
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About This Book
The Fundraising Feasibility Study It's Not About the Money "This in-depth and accessible collection of essays by fundraising experts goes a long way in demystifying the capital campaign feasibility study.... It is a must read for administrators and trustees of any charitable organization considering embarking on a capital campaign."
-John Bloom, Director-Advisory Services
RSF Innovations in Social Finance "At last, a book that tells all about a pre-campaign development planning study (aka feasibility study). From the role of the organization and its board to the role of the consultant and development staff, this book documents how readiness is the path to success.... If you've always wondered how conclusions are drawn, findings explained, and recommendations developed, read this book. It's all here."
-James M. Greenfield, ACFRE, FHP,
author, Fund Raising: Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process and Fundraising Fundamentals and editor, The Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising, Third Edition "The Fundraising Feasibility Study provides fundamental information on one of the most important, if little understood, elements of successful fundraising. Written by a cadre of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the field, it offers insights and useful information that will be valuable to practitioners and scholars alike."
-James P. Gelatt, PHD,
Professor, Graduate School of Management & Technology
University of Maryland University College
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Editor
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Stepping Up to the ChallengeâPhilanthropic Program Effectiveness
- Chapter 2 Looking in the MirrorâWhat Is a Precampaign Planning Study?
- Chapter 3 Standing at the ThresholdâIt Takes More Than a Feasibility Study to Get Ready for a Capital Campaign
- Chapter 4 Development AssessmentâReady! Aim! Fire!
- Chapter 5 Ensuring Successful OutcomesâAssignment of the Tasks
- Chapter 6 Listening to the PeopleâSelection of Interviewees
- Chapter 7 Coming from DonorsâConduct of the Interviews
- Chapter 8 Telling Our StoryâUse of the Case for Giving
- Chapter 9 Sifting and SortingâCompiling of the Data
- Chapter 10 Tell Me What I SayâFindings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
- Chapter 11 What Strengthens Our InstitutionâIntegrating Results
- Chapter 12 Seeking HelpâThe Benefits and Burdens of Working with a Consultant
- Chapter 13 Taking It HomeâApplying What You Learned
- Appendices
- Bibliography
- Index
- EULA