Ask and You Shall Receive: A Fundraising Training Program for Religious Organizations and Projects Set Includes Leader and Participants Manual

Leader Manual: Back Cover Copy[headline] We′re a small community with a budget to match! How will we ever raise the money we need?"Fundraising is built around relationships, not money."If you are a dedicated volunteer, activist, congregational leader, or educator, you already know that it′s tough to get attention and resources for your organization. Whether you work in or attAnd a church, synagogue, or other faith–based nonprofit, the skills and passion you bring to your fundraising are crucial to the success of your initiatives.Fundraising expert Kim Klein has trained thousands of groups and individuals to cultivate assets that make good works possible. In this clear, organized training package, she presents the easy–to–learn core competencies of fundraising without specialized jargon. A peer–led program designed for use with its companion Participant Manual, the Ask and You Shall Receive Leader Manual walks you through the most common fundraising scenarios with depAndable information, methods, prompts, and preparation guidelines. Realistic time allowances keep the training within reach of busy volunteers. In presentations, role plays, and exercises, you′ll learn what fundraising is really about and how to approach it with a joy and insight consistent with your spiritual commitment. Your team will emerge with a comprehensive strategy for integrating its fundraising goals with the community′s deepest values. Ask boldly and honestly, understanding the probabilities and limitations, and you will surely receive!"Ask and You Shall Receive is hands–on, practical, spiritual, and speaks to all of us who are committed to promoting a progressive religious voice. As a Jew, I particularly appreciate the range of examples and the commitment to ecumenism."—Marjorie Fine, cochair, Interfaith Funders Network"This is a blessing of a book, written by a woman uniquely qualified to guide religious activists seeking financial support for the work of justice.

Introduction: Who Is This Book For? How to Use This Guide: Notes for Participants. FUNDRAISING BASICS. Who Gives, and Why? What Do You Think About Money? What You Need Before You Begin Raising Money. Completing the Case Statement. The Role of Volunteers in Fundraising. CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE STRATEGY. Overview of Fundraising Strategies and Their Uses. Special Events. The Wide World of Mail. The Direct Mail Package. Judicious Use of the Telephone. Planning Major Gifts Campaigns. CREATING A FUNDRAISING PLAN. Approaching Prospects for a Major Gift. Creating a Budget. Putting It All Together in a Fundraising Plan. Bibliography. About the Author.

KIM KLEIN is an internationally known fundraising trainer, speaker, and consultant. She has worked in religious and secular settings as a staff member, board member, and volunteer. She is co–owner of nonprofit publisher Chardon Press, and author of Fundraising for the Long Haul and Fundraising for Social Change, which is now in its fourth edition and widely used as a textbook. Founder of Grassroots Fundraising Journal, she also has a popular video series on fundraising.

"Ask and You Shall Receive is hands–on, practical, spiritual, and speaks to all of us who are committed to promoting a progressive religious voice. As a Jew, I particularly appreciate the range of examples and the commitment to ecumenism." ––Marjorie Fine, cochair, Interfaith Funders Network "This is a blessing of a book, written by a woman uniquely qualified to guide religious activists seeking financial support for the work of justice. From novice fundraisers to experienced professionals training volunteers, people who need fresh ways to present ideas and strategies need this book." ––The Reverend Susan Starr, community minister, First Unitarian Church of Oakland "Good works rely on good work, and Kim Klein′s careful guidance in building support for good works really helps us in the religious community do the work we intend to do." ––The Reverend Hugh Wire, fundraising consultant, and board chair for fundraising, Seeds of Learning