The volunteers' guide to fundraising : raise money for your school, team, library or community group / by Ilona Bray.
"A comprehensive guide to raising money written for volunteers and staff who aren't necessarily professional fundraisers. Containing insights and stories from a team of nonprofit experts, this book covers both the practical and the fun, creative aspects of fundraising"--Provided by publisher.
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| Language: | English |
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Berkeley, CA :
Nolo,
[2011], ©2011.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Physical Description: | 414 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- The basics: what you can and can't do when raising money
- Getting your volunteers eager and ready
- Planning your group's fundraising strategy
- Sponsorships and other support from businesses
- Selling goods and services, new or used
- Requesting donations from individual members
- Event-planning strategies
- Dinners and other food events
- Auctions: live, silent, and online
- Fairs and festivals
- Benefit concerts and lectures
- Home and garden tours
- Walkathons, contests, games, and sporting events.