Raise More Money: The Best Of The Grassroots Fundraising Journal

A collection of the best articles from past 20 years of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal offering nonprofit organizations a wealth of tips, strategies, and guidance on how to raise money.

Part of the new Kim Klein's Chardon Press Series from Jossey-Bass which focuses on providing fundraising and organizational development tools for community-based and social change organizations.

KIM KLEIN is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the field of grassroots fundraising, both as a writer and a practitioner. In great demand as a speaker and presenter, she has provided training and consultation in all 50 states and 16 countries. Klein specializes in training nonprofit organizations working for social justice with budgets of less than $1,000,000 in successful fundraising techniques. Klein is the co-publisher of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal and the author of Fundraising for the Long Haul and Ask and You Shall Receive. Klein was named the 1998 "Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year" by the Golden Gate Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives. She now lives in Berkeley, California.

STEPHANIE ROTH brings 20 years of activism to her fundraising and consulting practice. She is the co-publisher for the Grassroots Fundraising Journal. Her insights on fundraising and building better boards have been published in a number of periodicals.

PART 1: Fundraising Principles and Philosophy.

Reflections on the Purpose, History, and Future of Philanthropy.

Ten Mistakes You Can Avoid.

The Perennial Question of Clean and Dirty Money.

PART 2: Organizational and Board Development.

When Board Members Wriggle Out of Fundraising.

Contracts with Board Members:A Working Model.

Building Multiracial Organizations.

Organizational Development: The Seven Deadly Sins.

PART 3: Planning.

How to Plan Your Fundraising Strategy.

Choosing the Right Fundraising Strategy.

Ten Ways to Get More From Your Printing Budget.

PART 4: Fundraising Strategies.

Articles on: Raising money by mail, Personal Solicitation, and Special Events.

PART 5: Fundraising as a Profession.

Why People of Color Need to be Good Fundraisers.

Why Good Fundraisers Are Never Paid on Commission...and More.