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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Longhill Partners, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1580238564
ISBN-13
9781580238564
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219144560
Product Key Features
Book Title
Successful Synagogue Fundraising Today : Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Money
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Leadership, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / Fundraising & Grants, Judaism / General
Genre
Religion, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-001766
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Of immense practical value.... David Mersky's insights into the theory and process of development enabled me, my lay leadership and staff to achieve success beyond our expectations." --Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson, senior rabbi, Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York "A great resource for every synagogue seeking to move from a culture of fundraisers to a culture of philanthropy that ... engages life-long donors. A comprehensive primer." --Margo Gold, international president, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism "A must-read for synagogue boards, clergy and staff." --Dr. Ron Wolfson, Fingerhut Professor of Education, American Jewish University; author, Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community "Concrete tips and practical guidance from fundraising professionals who really know what they are talking about. This book is all you need to succeed in synagogue fundraising." --Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, executive director, Big Tent Judaism; coauthor, New Membership and Financial Alternatives for the American Synagogue "Lifts us up from the bottom line to an elevated plane of meaningful relationship for sustained growth." --Rabbi Elaine Zecher, Temple Israel, Boston "Takes you through the entire process step by step in an easy-to-read format that provides checklists, charts and many innovative ideas for a successful campaign.... Highly recommend[ed]." --Maria Benet, past president, Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline, Massachusetts "A sorely-needed pragmatic guide." --Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer, senior rabbi, B'nai Israel Congregation, Rockville, Maryland "Comprehensive.... The perfect guide for any synagogue leadership group seeking to improve its financial health (and the engagement of its congregants) through philanthropy." --Frederic L. Bloch, past president, Larchmont Temple, Larchmont, NY; senior vice president of development, New Jewish Home, New York City
Dewey Decimal
296.6/5
Table Of Content
Introduction Part I What Can Fundraising Help You Achieve? Chapter 1 Financial Sustainability: Increasing the Money Raised on an Annual Basis Chapter 2 Building Community: An Added Benefit of Successful Fundraising Chapter 3 The Major Gift Engagement Plan The Major Gift Engagement Plan Chart Part II Who Should Be Charged with Fundraising? Chapter 4 Volunteer Leaders Fundraising Committee Questionnaire Who Should Chair Your Development Committee? Chapter 5 The Role of Clergy, Staff, and Volunteer Leadership in the Development Process Chapter 6 What All Fundraisers Need to Know Chapter 7 When to Call in the Consultants Part III Tools for Donor Engagement Chapter 8 Where Will You Find Your Donors? Chapter 9 The Case for Giving Chapter 10 The Effective Annual Fund Fundraising by Source: Budget versus Actual Part IV Why It's Okay to Ask for a Donation Chapter 11 Creating a Culture of Asking Chapter 12 Basic Fundraising Skills Chapter 13 The Individual Ask Part V How Great Fundraising Will Improve Your Synagogue Culture Chapter 14 Stewardship: The Path to Donor Retention Chapter 15 Moves Management: A Disciplined Approach to Securing Major Gifts Chapter 16 The Cycle Repeats Conclusion: This Is Not the End . . . It Is But the Beginning Acknowledgments Appendix 1: Donor Recognition Policy Categories of Giving Appendix 2: Major Gifts Moves Management Worksheets Prospect Identification Prospect Review Form Call Report Weekly Summary Dashboard Glossary
Synopsis
An in-depth look at how to create a strong culture of congregational financial support and why it will improve your entire synagogue culture. Successful synagogue fundraising is no easy task. Support of a synagogue is no longer automatic or given by default. Congregations, in all movements, need to diversify their sources of revenue now more than ever. Can the current dues models continue to sustain the congregation today as they did in the last century? Is the Yom Kippur appeal enough to make up the gap or has it become a less effective method of asking for support than days past? Can congregations engage new members excited enough to give to their next initiatives? Successful synagogue fundraising is possible for all congregations. This book provides a practical approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help synagogues achieve growth and sustainability.You will learn aboutThe roles of volunteers, staff and clergy in fundraisingTools for finding and engaging current and prospective donorsWhy it's vital for synagogues to ask for philanthropic supportHow you can ask for support, and how effective fundraising will improve almost every aspect of your congregation's culture.", A practical, step-by-step approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help your synagogue achieve growth and sustainability. Outlines ways to create excitement about new models of fundraising, set up a comprehensive development program, train volunteers and staff, and find and engage current and prospective donors., Provides practical fundraising programs and systems that can help synagogues achieve growth and sustainability. Topics include the roles of volunteers, staff and clergy in fundraising; tools for finding and engaging donors; how to ask for support; and how effective fundraising will improve almost every aspect of your congregation's culture., You can achieve your dreams of financial stability for your congregation. "At almost every institution around the country, there is money left unasked for and, as a result, not given. 'Wait,' you might say. 'We have an annual appeal every year! Every family in our congregation is asked for a donation at High Holiday services. If they haven't given, they just don't want to give to us.' That may be how you perceive the interaction, but do your congregants see it the same way?" --from Chapter 1 Successful synagogue fundraising is no easy task, but it is possible--for all congregations. Development consultants Rabbi David A. Mersky and Abigail Harmon outline a practical, step-by-step approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help your synagogue achieve growth and sustainability. They show you how to: Create excitement about new models of fundraising Set up a comprehensive development program Find and engage current and prospective donors Choose effective staff, volunteers and consultants Create a culture of asking and giving that everyone feels positive about Bring your community together to support the congregation's mission and vision, You can achieve your dreams of financial stability for your congregation. "At almost every institution around the country, there is money left unasked for and, as a result, not given. 'Wait, ' you might say. 'We have an annual appeal every year Every family in our congregation is asked for a donation at High Holiday services. If they haven't given, they just don't want to give to us.' That may be how you perceive the interaction, but do your congregants see it the same way?" --from Chapter 1 Successful synagogue fundraising is no easy task, but it is possible--for all congregations. Development consultants Rabbi David A. Mersky and Abigail Harmon outline a practical, step-by-step approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help your synagogue achieve growth and sustainability. They show you how to: Create excitement about new models of fundraising Set up a comprehensive development program Find and engage current and prospective donors Choose effective staff, volunteers and consultants Create a culture of asking and giving that everyone feels positive about Bring your community together to support the congregation's mission and vision
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BM653.3.M47 2016
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