The Accidental Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Money for Your Cause (Kim Klein's Chardon Press)5 reviews
Stephanie Roth, Mimi Ho

Jossey-Bass, 2005

A Very Helpful Fundraising Text!

+ Good ideas for smaller groups with no experience
+ Fund raising made easy
+ Great Guide for Beginners
+ Great Guide for Beginners
  
  











  



  
Volunteers Wanted4 reviews
Jo Bryan Rusin

Magnolia Mansions Press, 1999

Excellent advice for those working with volunteers

+ What a help this book was
+ Every volunteer organization needs this book
+ A must for those dealing with volunteers
  
  











  



  
The Fine Art of Fundraising: Secrets for Successful Volunteers11 reviews
Carolyn Farb

Emmis Books, 2004

The definitive resource for fundraisers

+ Qualitative Fund Raising
+ Great book for dedicated people.
+ Fabulous
+ A MUST HAVE FOR ANY CHARITY EVENT
  
  











  



  
Catch the Spirit: Teen Volunteers Tell How They Made a Difference (Single Title: Teen)3 reviews
Susan K. Perry

Franklin Watts, 2000

Excellent Examples to Inspire Volunteerism

+ Inspiring and hope-filled
+ Must Have for Libraries

Even thought this is a book of wonderful examples about teens who have volunteered, it's an inspiration for everyone -- whether they already volunteer or want to. I'm recommending this book to the thousands of people I network with while co-authoring "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul."
  
  











  



  
The Volunteer Recruitment (and Membership Development) Book6 reviews
Susan J. Ellis

Energize, Inc, 2002

Good advice for volunteer and membership recruitment

+ Very Informative
+ Somewhat Dated, Some Nuggets
+ Invite, don't plead!
  
  











  



  
Treat Em Right: Tasty Ideas For Encouraging Volunteers6 reviews
Susan Cutshall

Standard Publishing Company, 1999

Lots of wonderful ideas!!

+ Wonderful
+ I love this book!
+ Great resource for those working with Volunteers!
+ Wonderful to show appreciation to volulnteers!
  
  











  



  
The Ask: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose5 reviews
Laura Fredricks

Jossey-Bass, 2006

A much needed book to aid in the process of training volunteers in the fundraising process.

+ The Ask: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose
+ An informed account from a fund-raising expert
+ The Ask
+ Not Just for Big $$$
  
  











  



  
Fundraising for Nonprofits: How to Build a Community Partnership5 reviews
P. Burke Keegan

Collins, 1994

Best fundraising book on the market

+ Very helpful
+ Fundraising for Non-Profits
+ Helpful resource guide
+ This book is awesome!
  
  











  



  
Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift10 reviews
Jerold Panas

Emerson & Church, 2002

Powerful

+ Asking
+ Practical information
+ A Quick Lesson
+ To The Point Handbook
  
  











  



  
Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Spirit of Courage, Caring and Community15 reviews
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...

HCI, 2002

An Insightful Invitation to Volunteers

+ Another wonderful Chicken Soup book
+ Inspired to Volunteer
+ Well received
+ Love it so far
  
  











  



  
Make a Difference: America's Guide to Volunteering and Community Service9 reviews
Arthur I. Blaustein

Jossey-Bass, 2003

A handy-dandy guide to getting involved

+ Contribute Your Time & Expertise
+ It does make a difference
+ one-stop shopping for the seeking volunteer
  
  











  



  
Empowered Girls: A Girl's Guide to Positive Activism, Volunteering, and Philanthropy1 review
Frances A. Karnes, Kristen R. Stephens

Prufrock Press Inc., 2004

Filled with strategies and methods for getting involved

Empowered Girls: A Girl's Guide To Positive Activism, Volunteering, And Philanthropy by the team of Frances A. Karnes (Professor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Educatonl, University of Southern Mississippi) and Kristen R. Stephens (Support Services Coordinator, Duke University Talent ...
  
  











  



  
Relationship Fundraising: A Donor Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money9 reviews
Ken Burnett

Jossey-Bass, 2002

Everyone involved in fundraising for nonprofits should understand what is covered in this book.

+ Entertaining and inspiring
+ Beyond Raising Funds, A Work for Human Betterment.
+ Motivating
  
  











  



  
To Lead Is To Serve: How to Attract Volunteers & Keep Them4 reviews
Shar McBee

SMB Publishing, Inc., 2002

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

+ Great Helpful Advice
+ A human approach to managing people!
+ The book aptly fulfills its full title
  
  











  



  
Successful Fundraising : A Complete Handbook for Volunteers and Professionals5 reviews
Joan Flanagan

McGraw-Hill, 2002

Great book!

+ Effective fundraising for nonprofits is a team sport. Read this book to learn how to lead and/or play. Two thumbs up!
+ Great introductory guide
+ A great resource
+ Joan Flanagan can make you a success!
  
  











  



  
Fundraising Fundamentals: A Guide to Annual Giving for Professionals and Volunteers2 reviews
James M. Greenfield

Wiley, 2002

An invalauable resource

+ If you want a fairly complete guide to tell you about Annual Giving Programs that all NPOs should have, then look no further!

Fundraising Fundamentals by James Greenfield has been around for some time, and I have used it as a trusted resource time and again. This new edition is even better than the first. There are new sections covering telephone/telemarketing sklls, corporate solicitation, and the internet (this is ...
  
  











  



  
Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide7 reviews
Ciconte

Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2004

An execellent book that provides an introduction to the fundamentals of good practice for those working as fundraisers to NPOs.

+ Comprehensive Resource- Excellent Book!
+ Great resource
+ Text Book for Fundraising Newbies to Experienced Professionals
+ Good fundraising resource
  
  











  



  
Nonprofit Essentials: Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers
Linda, ACFRE Lysakowski

Wiley, 2005

Praise for Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers "Linda Lysakowski brings into focus the realities of enlisting volunteers to ensure success in a campaign. She clearly outlines logical steps that lead to inspiring passion in the volunteer, who is so essential to reaching a goal. I wish such a comprehensive treatise had been available to me forty years ago!" --Milton Murray, ...
  
  











  



  
The Volunteer Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Everybody8 reviews
Bill Hybels

Zondervan, 2004

The Volunteer Revolution : Unleashing the Power of Everybody (Hardcover)

+ A helpful book
+ Pretty Good
+ Encouragement Through Anecdotals!
+ We all need volunteers!
  
  











  



  
Donor Focused Strategies for Annual Giving (Aspen's Fund Raising Series for the 21st Century)2 reviews
Karla A. Williams

Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2003

One of the best resources

+ Donor Focused Strategies for Annual Giving

Karla Williams has introduced an extremely practical and well written book for those of us who seek to raise the bar in the arena of Annual Funds and Donor Development. I have many, many books in my library that focus on fund-raising strategies, and this is the primary one that I will be using to ...