Big Gifts For Small Groups: A 1-hour Board Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To $5,000 [Paperback]

Andy Robinson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1889102210 | ISBN-13: 978-1889102214 | Publication Date: September 1, 2004

When it comes to the donations we receive, we'd all like ours super-sized, thank you. But unless yours is an elite organization, million dollar gifts are as common as prime rib at McDonalds. Andy Robinson knows this and it's why he's written Big Gifts for Small Groups. Ninety percent of America's nonprofits depend on gifts in the range of $500 to $5000. That's their sweet spot and it's Andy s focus in this 60-minute read. If there ever was a stand up guy, it's Robinson. And he's not about to mislead anyone, certainly not the board members for whom this book is intended. Fundraising takes discipline he makes that clear. But it's not as hard as many think. And it's a whole lot easier when board members follow the steps outlined in Big Gifts for Small Groups. It's also more satisfying than burger and fries.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A great tool for small to mid-sized organizations readey to find fundraising success with individual donors." -- Sonya Garcia Ulibarri, Executive Director, Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training

"Andy Robinson's book is a delight: lean but tough, brief but solid, readable and witty." -- Mark Schulman, President, Goddard College

"Gives you the tools you need for major donor fundraising." -- Jeff Anderson, Sr. Program Officer, Oregon Community Foundation

"Simple, practical fundraising techniques that inspire a 'can-do' attitude among board members." --Katherine Adams, Director, Center for Preservation Leadership

About the Author

Andy Robinson is the author of Grassroots Grants: An Activist's Guide to Grantseeking, and Selling Social Change (Without Selling Out): Earned Income Strategies for Nonprofits, both of which are published by John Wiley and Sons. As a trainer and consultant, Robinson has assisted nonprofits in 40 states and Canada, leading workshops on fundraising, grantseeking, board development, strategic planning, marketing, leadership development, and earned income strategies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Emerson & Church Publishers (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889102210
• ISBN-13: 978-1889102214
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for learning how to fundraise, January 11, 2006

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Gayle Gifford "Gayle L. Gifford" (Rhode Island USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Gifts For Small Groups: A 1-hour Board Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To $5,000 (Paperback)

What I like most about this book is that it's so practical and seems so doable. I know that most ordinary citizens would probably choose a root canal over the prospect of having to ask someone for a big ($500 to $5000) donation, even for a cause they really care about. But with the help of this book, you'll feel confident that you could really do the things that the author, Andy Robinson, is suggesting. Why? Because Andy de-mystifies the process of fundraising by breaking it down into easily conceivable steps. And, you feel like you can trust him because he seems like a regular guy, not a superhero. If he's done it, then you can too. I like that he shares what's worked for him. An added benefit -- you can read this enjoyable book in less than an hour. (Of course, you'll want to pick it up again and again for its handy advice.)

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small Book, Big Advice!, February 3, 2005

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Morrie Warshawski "www.warshawski.com" (Napa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Gifts For Small Groups: A 1-hour Board Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To $5,000 (Paperback)

Robinson has written an excellent and pithy introduction to the art of soliciting gifts - it's a relief to have the advice written in a clear and concise manner that's just right for the board member who has any trepidation at all about asking for money but wants a quick primer on how to make a significant difference in their fundraising skills.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Boards and Staff, January 30, 2006

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Amy Oconnor (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Gifts For Small Groups: A 1-hour Board Member's Guide To Securing Gifts Of $500 To $5,000 (Paperback)

Any small to mid-sized nonprofit that requires funding cannot afford to be without Andy Robinson's book. In a nutshell, he demystifies major donor fundraising and makes it accessible to busy board and staff members. In short, direct chapters he helps remove people's natural fear of the process and instills the sense that asking for money is not only honorable but also incredibly rewarding.