Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-To Guide for Your Board was recently reviewed in the Chronicle of Philanthropy Consultant's Guide.

October 13, 2005

Chronicle of Philanthropy Consultant's Guide
Book Reviews

Boards That Love Fundraising: A How-To Guide for Your Board
By Robert M. Zimmerman and Ann W. Lehman

"If an organization is not receiving sufficient donations, it often is because "the board and staff members don't ask for money effectively, they don't ask often enough, and sometimes they don't ask - period," write Robert M. Zimmerman and Ann W. Lehman, both of Zimmerman Lehman, a fund-raising consulting firm in San Francisco. Their book is designed to help board members understand their fund-raising responsibilities and become more comfortable soliciting gifts.

The authors say that board members should make personal contributions; solicit donations from colleagues, friends, and relatives; recruit new board members who have connections to influential people and potential donors; and oversee the staff's fundraising efforts.

The book provides tips to help board members overcome the fear of rejection and feel more comfortable asking for support."

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 989 Market St., San Francisco, CA
94103-1741; (317) 572-3986 or (800) 956-7739; fax (317) 572-4002;
http://www.josseybass.com; 128 pages; $29; ISBN 0-7879-6812-9.

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