| MARCH 2010 |
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"In this time of economic uncertainty, Hartsook Companies is pleased to announce yet another successful quarter in our company's history. Nonprofit institutions are understanding their heightened responsibility to focus their fundraising priorities and resources on experienced talent who can implement strategies that are research-based and proven. This is why we continue to lead the field." Bob Hartsook, |
Between the Lines
Hartsook fundraising books are now available on Kindle! Books by Hartsook Companies' CEO Bob Hartsook include: On The Money! - an enlightening collection of success stories and lessons learned from nonprofit fundraising campaigns nationwide; Closing that Gift! How to be Successful 99% of the Time - a reveal of the 29 secrets to closing a gift and the top 10 solicitation mistakes; Million Dollar Gifts - 101 strategies of amazing real-life stories of million-dollar gifts made by average Americans; Nobody Wants to Give Money Away! - stories, humor and more than two decades of fundraising experience in which Bob explores the nine fundraising truths essential to success; Getting Your Ducks in a Row - a tool box for effective campaign fundraising, including ideas, concepts, plans, strategies, approaches and suggestions that result in success; and Reality Fundraising - ideas, insights and lessons learned through hundreds of best practices from nonprofit professionals nationwide
To purchase bound copies, or download the Kindle versions, visit the Hartsook store.
Adrian Sargeant was quoted in the Jewish Week for his research on donor loyalty. "Nonprofits should be targeting people who have benefited from their services," says Sargeant, whose latest book on the subject, Fundraising: Principles and Practice, (Jossey-Bass, March 2010), will be published next month. "Sometimes nonprofits are a bit shy of doing that, but a lot of people, when they're in the position to give back, are happy to do that. There's no reason to feel uncomfortable." To real the full article, follow this link. |
Hartsook Companies' President and COO Matt Beem will unveil a new book in 2010. Beem's book of fundraising secrets will feature a variety of campaign stories and offer insight into the strategies that made the campaigns successful. Most fundraisers and nonprofits experience only a small number of campaigns over time. Produced by ASR Media, Performance-Driven Fundraising: Taking Control of Your Success is packed with decades of wisdom and will accelerate every learning curve and serve as a handy, entertaining reference tool for new and seasoned fundraisers. For a special pre-release price ($19.95 plus $5 S&H) email Tammy Weinman at 
Also available, Hartsook Companies Vice Chairman Robert Swanson's book - Fundraising Magic - 33.5 Strategies for Turning Board Members into Money Makers - which includes proven strategies you can implement immediately to give Board members the confidence and tools needed to cultivate donors, solicit gifts and strengthen your organization's position in the community.
From leading fundraising professor Adrian Sargeant, the Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at Indiana University, with contributions from top scholars - including Hartsook's own Karin Cox, Matt Beem and Bob Hartsook - Principles and Practice of Fundraising provides nonprofit professionals, professors, and students with access to the most relevant theories on the vital topic of fundraising. In addition to concrete examples of modern fundraising practice, the book contains clear learning objectives, recommended readings, case studies, summary self-test questions, and exercises at the end of each chapter. Watch for more details ... coming soon.If you'd like a free subscription to e-Hartsook on Philanthropy - or its companion publication, the free, bi-weekly Strategies for Success, click here or contact Annette Lough, annette@hartsookcompanies.com. You also can reach her at 866.630.8500. |