Blueprint for a Capital Campaign

Blueprint for a Capital Campaign - An Introduction for Board Members, Volunteers and Staff ( 1997) by Christine Graham. This 24 page booklet is designed to demystify the capital campaign process, help each participant understand their role and commitment, serve as a checklist for "things to do" and maintain campaign momentum. Includes a timeline, instructional charts, and an explanation of necessary printed materials.

$12 per copy, $10/ea. for 2-10 copies. Discounts available for larger orders.

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Starting with Staff: When the Board Hires Its First Staff

Starting with Staff: When the Board Hires Its First Staff (National Trust for Historic Preservation Booklet) . Christine Graham. For the organization hiring its first staff member, and for the executive director learning to work with a board. Analysis of the process and pitfalls, advice on creating a successful, streamlined organization. Published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2001.

Price: $10

Asking: A Hands-on Learners Guide to Gift Solicitation

Asking: A Hands-on Learners Guide to Gift Solicitation, 1998 by Christine Graham. Down-to-earth advice for volunteers and staff learning successful solicitation techniques, based on understanding donor motivations, solicitor fears, and proven skills. Asking is also packaged with Practice Makes Perfect as a set. See below for details.

Price: $15. $10 per copy for 10 or more.

Practice Makes Perfect and Asking

Practice Makes Perfect and Asking, 1998 by Christine Graham. Down-to-earth advice for volunteers and staff learning successful solicitation techniques, based on understanding donor motivations, solicitor fears, and proven skills. Asking is packaged with Practice Makes Perfect, a facilitator's guide with a dozen innovative, easy exercises for novice solicitors. Set: $37. Additional copies of Asking, $15/copy, $10/copy for 10 or more.

Keep the Money Coming

Keep The Money Coming - A Step-by-step Strategic Guide to Annual Fundraising by Christine Graham. Published by Pineapple Press, Sarasota FL. This readable book on raising money for your annual budget will educate beginners, reinforce the skills of intermediates, and refresh experienced fundraisers. All the basics are covered, plus helpful innovative methods of analysis for those looking for opportunities to upgrade current income. Price: $21

Non Profit Vermont

Nonprofit Vermont - "real help for people in Vermont's nonprofits." .. a newsletter filled with news and opportunities, to facilitate communications within the nonprofit community: Editor, Christine Graham. One year, 6 issues: available by email only for $18 per year. Be sure to include your email address with your order!

Applying Yourself: a Primer for Grant Seekers

Applying Yourself: a Primer for Grant Seekers. By Christine Graham. A comprehensive overview of the grantseeking process with proven methods for researching potential funders, writing an effective proposal, and building relationships for improved success. Based on materials developed for workshops: includes forms, formats, checklists, do's and don'ts, and bibliography.

Price: $17

Where the Heart Is, An Allegory of Philanthropy

Where the Heart Is, An Allegory of Philanthropy (2001) by Christine Graham. Illustrations by Tim Newcomb. A charming story of a capital campaign with real spirit, written for all ages and demonstrating philanthropic intentions and motivations. Based on a real story of a youth orchestra that needed a home, and found one along with untold generosity from young and old. This is a story children and grown ups will love, followed by an essay suitable for teen and adult discussion groups. Good for fundraising training, philanthropy curricula, or just good reading. Illustrated, 20 pages, $10.

Multiple copy discounts available to allow use in classes, discussion groups and philanthropy curriculum programs. Please inquire.