"Featuring advice and stories from over 50 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists and more, this book explains how to: make a fundraising plan; work with individual donors; keep givers giving; plan special events; solicit grants from foundations and corporations; use traditional a ... nd social media to engage supporters; start a side business to raise funds; and much more. Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits also provides creative grassroots strategies and dozens of real-life success stories. Best of all, it cuts out the jargon and “consultant speak” that’s all too common in nonprofit books. The 7th edition is completely updated to reflect recent fundraising trends, such as a rise in the proportion of gifts coming from wealthy donors owing to tax changes. It also suggests strategies for drawing supporters to virtual events." (Back cover) more

"In their new book, magazine business consultant Cheryl Woodard and editor Lucia Hwang team up to put professional advice in the hands of the nonprofit community. Readers learn step-by-step how to set goals and present core messages; manage the business side of a publication; edit high-quality conte ... nt; design and print magazines or newsletters; create an appealing website; develop effective marketing and advertising strategies." (Publisher description) more

"Written by the co-founder of PC Magazine, PC World and Macworld, this practical, informative book gives readers the practical know-how needed to put together a profitable publication. The book covers the ins and outs of: raising start-up money; attracting the best help; choosing the right marketing ... strategies; creating a solid subscription base; building loyalty among readers and advertisers; competing effectively; publishing successfully on the Internet. The book also includes an expanded resources chapter sprinkled with websites and software and publishing services. It also discusses unique ways to foster advertising, and melding print and the Internet into a single enterprise." (Publisher description) more