Conducting a Successful Development Services Program [Paperback]

Nonprofits' behind-the-scenes fundraising functions--information systems, development technologies, research, managing prospects, and stewardship--not only support an organizations' overall development efforts but also are key to long-term success.

A first-of-its-kind resource, Conducting a Successful Development Services Program draws together in one book a tremendous body of knowledge on planning and managing an innovative and effective development services program. Written by master fundraiser Kent Dove, the book guides you through the process of identifying, researching, and managing prospects; creating, storing, and using data and information; and, properly administering gifts and showing appreciation to donors. An extensive resource section offers you a wealth of examples from real-life organizations.Preface.

Acknowledgements.

About the Authors.

PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING YOUR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROGRAM.

Selecting and Building the Best Information Management Systems.

Selecting and Building Your Donor Database.

Choosing Technologies to Support Communication.

Learning More About Your Donors.

Establishing Your Research Infrastructure.

Conducting Prospect Research.

Managing Prospects Systematically.

Sustaining the Gift.

Stewarding Gifts: Mary M. Bonk, Kent E. Dove.

Stewarding Donors: Sarah C. Beggs, Kent E. Dove.

THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE.

Financial Report Forms.

Data Elements and Codes.

Information Services Project Log.

APRA Skills Sets: Basic, Advanced.

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