How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events: Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort (Book & Diskette) [Paperback]

Betty Stallings (Author), Donna McMillion (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1999

If you have ever experienced a fundraising event that was too much effort for the return, this book is for you! You learn the secrets of selecting the right fundraising event for your organization; gain practical tips and tools for attracting, supervising and appreciating your event volunteers and learn to plan, publicize and evaluate your event to guarantee its success.

After reading this book you will be motivated and feel confident to put on an event that involves key community leaders, raises significant funds and, best of all, creates only minimal work for salaried and volunteer staff.

Truly two books in one, the book also features a step-by-step guide to producing a perfect event, proven successful for hospitals, nonprofit organizations and churches. You will want to share it with everyone who leads fundraising events!

The accompanying PC diskette is a great time saver containing numerous forms, letters, lists, budgets, criteria selection and more the reader can adapt to his/her own organization or event!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Betty and Donna have finally done it! Given us a fundraising book that truly emphasizes the importance of volunteers and the principles of volunteer management! Volunteer issues are woven throughout this fabulous book. -- Susan J. Ellis, President, Energize, Inc. and Author of The Volunteer Recruitment Book

You must read this book before coordinating your next fundraising event! Two "pros" have shared their secrets to success in staging the perfect event that brings fame, fortune, future contacts and fun - and best of all, it can be accomplished with minimal effort. Event cynics will be converted after reading this! -- Jane Vincent, Community Relations Coordinator, Hope Hospice, Dubin, CA

About the Author

Betty Stallings, M.S.W., is an international trainer, consultant, author, and key note speaker specializing in nonprofit fund development, leadership of volunteers and board development. Formerly, Betty was the founder and, for 13 years, Executive Director of the Valley Volunteer Center in Pleasanton, CA. She is currently an instructor in university nonprofit and extension programs and a popular trainer for state, national, and international conferences in volunteerism and fundraising. She consults with nonprofit organizations, corporations, churches, and public sector programs. She has authored five books in fundraising and volunteer management.

Donna McMillion has 14 years' experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. She was executive director of an education foundation for nine years, and has also served as a director of nonprofit management services and director of public relations. She has organized and directed several years of Dynamite Dinners for three organizations and consulted to others producing the event. Donna is well known for her dynamism and her ability to successfully mobilize large numbers of volunteers to raise money and gain recognition for their nonprofit organizations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Building Better Skills (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963456024
• ISBN-13: 978-0963456021
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #650,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for each nonprofit board member!, January 23, 2000

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Jim Ott (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events: Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort (Book & Diskette) (Paperback)

I am an executive in the financial services industry and have participated with many nonprofits. This book should be required reading for board members, as well as for staff. In particular, the chapter "Choosing the Right Event" is worth the price of the book. It provides valuable guidance on selecting a fundraiser that fits with your community and yields the most revenue for your organization. Don't even think about your next fundraiser until you read this book.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous is Right!, December 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events: Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort (Book & Diskette) (Paperback)

How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events is a wonderful tool for schools or any organization attempting to raise funds. The book includes all the essential elements for effective fundraising: setting goals and choosing, staffing, planning, promoting, staging and evaluating the event. In addition, step-by-step guides are provided for different events and different steps in the fundraising process. Written by full-time volunteers and international trainers, this book is a must-have for anyone dealing with fundraising. Even more time and effort can be saved with the computer disk that contains event forms, letters, lists, budgets, and more needed by fundraising organizations. Truly, this book will pay for itself way before your next event is finished! From The Science Spiders Newsletter, January 2000.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" for any group who wants to raise money, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events: Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort (Book & Diskette) (Paperback)

This is a fabulous book for any nonprofit group who wants to raise money, involve volunteers, and create community awareness for their cause. The easy to read, step-by-step guide gives the reader confidence and knowledge to easily implement a profitable fundraiser. The book details a dinner event that can be adapted for all nonprofit groups from grassroots efforts to schools, churches, membership and professional associations and large, established agencies. After reading the book, I was excited to organize our organization's Dynamite Dinner Event!