Fundraising Books

We’ve compiled the ultimate reading list of fundraising books by leaders in the nonprofit sectors. Get excited about your next fundraising event and learn from the experts on everything from marketing to guest experience, fundraising strategy, board management, organizational development  and much more.

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Planning a Successful Major Donor Event
Planning a Successful Major Donor Event
This book will guide you through the process of planning an engaging and effective major…
$49.00
The Book on Fundraising Auctions: Hitting the Benefit Auction Jackpot at Your Next Gala
The Book on Fundraising Auctions: Hitting the Benefit Auction Jackpot at Your Next Gala
Within these pages you will find the auction strategies that will take your fundraiser from…
$19.99
Fearless: Leadership Lessons at the Crossroads
Fearless: Leadership Lessons at the Crossroads
Steve Johns is the well-respected CEO of OneCause. In March 2020, he had the formidable…
$14.95
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a…
$18.00

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Planning a Successful Major Donor Event
Planning a Successful Major Donor Event
This book will guide you through the process of planning an engaging and effective major…
$49.00
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a…
$18.00
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving More Than They Expect
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving More Than They Expect
The human element in hospitality can make all of the difference when you gather and…
$29.00

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Templates + Tools

Templates + Tools

These nonprofit event planning templates are designed to help provide tools and tips for nonprofit event planning. These fundraising event resources will take the mystery out of planning your next fundraising event.

Classes

Classes

These fundraising courses provide the hands-on instruction you need from wherever you are. Learn from real-world case studies and live demos led by fundraising, storytelling and event planning experts with years of experience in the field. New classes are added every month.

Event Strategy

Samantha Swaim

Strategic Director at Swaim Strategies

Every fundraising event needs a solid strategy. Bring all your fundraising event ideas and questions to this one-on-one consulting call with Sam. 

Possibilities to consider:

Maximize your fundraising

Explore the best event format for your organization
Learn how to produce a hybrid or virtual event

Brainstorm sponsorship solicitation strategies

Get clear on logistics, like room setup, virtual components, registration, etc.

Develop your special appeal story + strategy

Schedule as many time blocks as you need to feel successful with the execution of your next event.

Storytelling

Kristin Steele

Creative Director at Swaim Strategies

Great storytelling has the power to connect your donors more deeply with your mission and inspire them to give bigger. Get started with your event storytelling on a one-on-one consulting call with Kristin.

Possibilities to consider:

Clarify your program sequence to maximize your story’s impact

Learn how to tell stories ethically and impactfully

Use storytelling to uplevel your marketing

Craft a moving organizational speech

What to expect on the call

Schedule as many time blocks as you need to feel successful with the stories you tell at your next event.

Data + Registration

Mary Elizabeth

Operations Director at Swaim Strategies

Bring your event strategy and storytelling together with the right event software and seamless logistics. Mary will help ensure your event runs smoothly.

Possibilities to consider: 

Find the right software system + giving platform solution for your fundraising event

Learn how and what fundraising event software systems to use for your event, such as Greater Giving, Give Lively or OneCause

Track sponsorships + guests more effectively

Seamlessly organize auction items + packages for your event

Track pre-committed donations for your special appeal

Run through onsite registration set up at your fundraising event, including check-in and checkout

Track hybrid event logistics within your event software, including guest management, sales and donations

Schedule as many time blocks as you need to feel successful with the logistics execution of your next event.

The Fundraising Elevator Podcast

Listen in as Samantha Swaim and Kristin Steele join nonprofit experts in conversation to help you change the world with your mission. In their conversations with industry leaders, they break down the science of giving and actionable tools you can use to start fundraising more effectively at your next event.

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