Effective Fundraising: The Trustees Role and Beyond

Effective Fund Raising: The Trustee's Role and Beyond is a comprehensive guide to securing funding for mission-driven organizations, offering insights and strategies for effective fundraising and long-term sustainability. It is the result of two decades of research at Harvard Business School and over forty years of active social enterprise board service.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Effective Fund Raising: The Trustee's Role and Beyond is the culmination of author F. Warren McFarlan's two decades of research at Harvard Business School, coupled with over forty years of active social enterprise board service. This comprehensive book offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that will be invaluable for trustees, donors, and others involved in and responsible for the success of social enterprise.

Social enterprise organizations have played a dynamic and significant role in the United States for the past century. However, the art of fundraising has not become any simpler or more refined. In this book, you will uncover the steps and strategies necessary to secure the financial resources required to carry out your organization's noble deeds.

Development is the lifeblood of most social enterprises, regardless of their size. You will also learn how to harness the energies of the right people to ensure the long-term success of your development efforts.

Effective Fund Raising: The Trustee's Role and Beyond emphasizes the importance of an effective, sustainable revenue model for the success of even the most exciting mission-driven organization. It delves into the core elements of a revenue model, including governance, fees, the annual fund, capital fundraising campaigns, planned gifts, and more. By developing a robust plan for sustaining your organization's revenue, regardless of its size, you can build the skills necessary to ask for money and lead your organization toward a revenue and philanthropy orientation.

Many social enterprise CEOs allocate over half of their time to fundraising. Why? Simply put: without a sustainable revenue model, even the most exciting mission-driven organization can face challenges in achieving its goals.

In conclusion, Effective Fund Raising: The Trustee's Role and Beyond is a must-read for trustees, donors, and anyone else who is committed to the success of social enterprise. By leveraging the knowledge and insights provided in this book, you can develop the skills and strategies necessary to secure the financial resources required to fulfill your organization's mission and achieve long-term sustainability.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119772286