From the Publisher
With the help of this easy-to-follow guide you can raise thousands of dollars for your organization, conduct board development sessions, and learn how to design and carry out a marketing plan. The book also describes how to write a powerful case statement and a catching press release, and gives examples of these and other vehicles used to fund and sustain your nonprofit organization. "
Making a Difference" is a must for everybody who is involved with nonprofit organizations, either as board members, managers, employees, volunteers, supporters or funders. This book makes is possible to make a difference in other people's lives by building successful nonprofit organizations which provide important services to the community. END
From the Author
Fundraising is an essential fact of our American life, especially when government funding is in decline. Raising money is universal - for schools, churches, cultural preservation, hobbies, sports and art. Most pursuits in life are underwritten by fundraising, public and private.
Olaf Engvig has been a fundraiser who solicited millions for restoring an iron ship from 1866, saving about 80% of the original vessel. His success inspired many related projects. In honor of his achievement he received a gold medal from the King of Norway, the first one ever given to a rescuer of historic ships.
During the same period, Mona Engvig worked as a music school principal, establishing two music schools. In her field of work, fundraising became a major issue. She wanted more education in this field and therefore completed a Masters Degree in Arts Administration, and received Golden Gate University's Arts Administration Reward.
Based on our past experiences and the knowledge acquired during Mona's studies we decided to write a book on the subject, the book we should have had ourselves when we started working in the nonprofit sector decades ago. We have therefore written this guide which in an easy way describes the tools-of-the-trade for anyone who is, or plans to become, involved with nonprofit organizations. We are confident that our book will give you much needed knowledge and guidance in what to do.
Good luck in your endeavor of making a difference in other people's lives. Thank you for spending time and energy on services essential to your community!
Mona and Olaf Engvig
