I love to read.
I read for both business and pleasure regularly.
Which is why I’m delighted and honored to find the book I co-wrote with 7 of my esteemed colleagues: The Essential Fundraising Handbook for Small Nonprofits made this list of the Top 20 Fundraising Books!
It’s a rewarding feeling that our collaboration can be a source of knowledge and inspiration for people working in the nonprofit sector.
It got me to thinking about the resources I turn to when I need inspiration, advice, or ideas. Check out the list below for a some of my “go to” reads:
I’ve also included a PDF you can download with the Resource & Source Materials list I often share at my training sessions. Any one of these would be an excellent resource to add to your “To Be Read” list.
Money
The Soul of Money, Lynne Twist
Creating Affluence: Wealth Consciousness in the Field of All Possibilities, Deepak Chopra
Rich Dad, Poor Dad – What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That The Poor DoNot!, Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter,
Fundraising & Nonprofit Management
Donor-Centered Fundraising: How to Hold Onto Your Donors…, Penelope Burk
Prospect Research for Fundraisers. The Essential Handbook, Jennifer J. Filla, Helen E. Brown
Asking: A 59 Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers & Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift, Jerold Panas
Business
Linchpin, Seth Godin
Switch. How to Change Things When Change is Hard, Chip Heath & Dan Heath
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work & What To Do About It, Michael E. Gerber
Storytelling
Complete Storytelling System, Lori L. Jacobwith
Wired for Story: The Writers Guide to using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence, Lisa Cron
The Power of Personal Storytelling – Spinning Tales to Connect With Others, Jack MacGuire
Social Media & Marketing
Content Marketing for Nonprofits: A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, & Raising More Money, Kivi Leroux Miller
Brandraising: How Nonprofits Raise Visibility and Money Through Smart Communications, Sarah Durham
The Networked Nonprofit, Beth Kanter & Allison H. Fine
Like I mentioned, this is only the tip of the iceberg! For more books, nonprofit database suggestions, and great blogs you can read download my Ignited Fundraising reading list.
