Over one hundred stories drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables from around the world, illustrate how story can be used to persuade, motivate, and inspire in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can’t. These stories, combined with practical storytelling techniques show anyone how … Read More
Written by a sterling group of experts for their nonprofit peers, Major Donors: Finding Big Gifts in Your Database and Online supplies all types of nonprofit organizations with the best strategies for navigating the ever-changing world of fundraising on the Internet. Truly international in its examples, research, advice, and knowledge, this book is rich with … Read More
Tom Ahern, one of the world’s foremost authorities on donor communications, reveals the secrets behind highly successful and shockingly lucrative charity newsletters. Inside this fast and practical guide, you’ll find all the training and checklists you need to succeed even if you’re a novice, even if you don’t consider yourself a professional writer. You’ll discover … Read More
Why should I give you my hard-earned money? Effective fundraisers answer this essential question every time they ask for a gift. What’s their secret to success? They have a winning case for support. As Tom Ahern, America’s premier fundraising writer, makes clear, a case isn’t some fancy argument you only develop for capital campaigns, when … Read More
‘Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value.’ Taking this Albert Einstein quote as its starting point ‚Grow Your Own Charity‘ is a vital tool for all those in leadership of new charities. It sets out clearly and concisely how to plan strategically while developing structures for financial stability and systematic … Read More
So you want to produce a short film. Or design a new line of jewelry. Or manufacture a revolutionary solar-powered garden sprinkler. There’s just one catch: You need $100,000 to bankroll your dream, and your checking account has barely enough to cover the rent. Enter Kickstarter.com—the phenomenal “crowdfunding” website launched in 2009 that brings venture … Read More
Mark Twain once observed, “A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can even get its boots on.” His observation rings true: Urban legends, conspiracy theories, and bogus public-health scares circulate effortlessly. Meanwhile, people with important ideas–business people, teachers, politicians, journalists, and others–struggle to make their ideas “stick.” Why do some ideas … Read More
Story telling is a powerful communications tool that is becoming more and more recognized in the business community. These stories are not the usual speech openers or ice breakers, but stories that will influence others to trust the storyteller and shape decisions and actions that are important to both individuals and organizations. As the author … Read More
Tato kniha vysvětluje, co v reklamě funguje a co ne. Používá formát kapitol ve stylu „Jak na to“, a je tak podrobným průvodcem k vytvoření reklamy, která má výsledky. Cituje desítky příkladů z reklamních kampaní, nabízí informace, pomůcky a techniky, které jsou potřeba pro uvedení jakéhokoli produktu či služby na trh. Najdete zde typy slov, … Read More
If all that has ever been said and written about the art and science of fundraising could be distilled down to just what really matters—what fundraisers everywhere need to know—there would be only a small number of true gems deserving of the description, “nuggets of information.” Leading international fundraiser Ken Burnett, author of the classic … Read More
