# New books for fundraisers for 2021

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/02/03/new-books-for-fundraisers-for-2021/
- Published: 2021-02-03T23:47:29+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The new year brings a list of new books for fundraisers to get their teeth in.
Here are three that have just been published or are due out shortly, covering Bitcoin
and cryptocurrencies, imposter syndrome, and the role of charities in an era of 
greater scrutiny.**

## What Have Charities Ever Done for Us?

Journalists Stephen Cook and Tania Mason’s new book is an attempt to rebalance the
debate about the role, value and integrity of charities. 

Published a year after the coronavirus pandemic hit, it highlights how charities
have been among the first to respond to the social and economic crisis, while often
having to furlough staff and operate on much reduced donations.Cook and Mason address
the recent scandals over personal data and sexual harassment and abuse, but also
argue the case for charities and their vital role, and suggest ways in which the
governance, transparency and independence of charities could be improved. With case
studies and interviews the sector specialist journalists illustrate how charities
support people and communities, foster heritage and culture and pioneer responses
to crucial social, ethical and environmental questions.

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Beth Breeze at the Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent, says: “In an age
when generalised cynicism extends to charities and their donors, it is important
to be reminded of the good achieved by those who set up, run and voluntarily donate
their time and money to try and make things better. The charity sector is under-
appreciated, often patronised and rarely given sufficient credit. I hope this book
helps to change that.”

## The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be

Leadership and fundraising executive coach Marc A. Pitman shows you how to conquer
your imposter syndrome, and “harness those uncomfortable feelings to develop a rare
level of leadership mastery”. Encouragingly, he explains why the inner doubt that
you face is in fact “a signal that you are on the verge of greatness”.
Pitman offers
assessments, exercises and self-management tools to help you set career and life
goals to help you towards your leadership objectives, develop a leadership style
that heightens your performance and the engagement of your team, and identifies 
your inherent and learned abilities so that you can apply them most effectively.

## Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Donations

Anne Connelly and Jason Shim CFRE explain what Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are,
how they are “transforming the non-profit sector” and how charities can set themselves
up to promote and accept donations in cryptocurrencies.
With a foreword by Beth 
Kanter, the book covers the growth in cryptocurrencies and their impact on the sector,
not least the creation of “a new generation of philanthropists”.

Rebecca Davies, Head, International Humanitarian Fundraising at Save the Children
International, says: “Connelly and Shim provide a simple guide to understand Bitcoin,
accept crypto donations, and understand this new segment of donors.”

And yes, if you buy it from the [book’s website](https://bitcoinfundraising.com/),
you can pay for it in Bitcoin.
 

> Today, [@Anne_Connelly](https://twitter.com/Anne_Connelly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> and I are proud to launch Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising! A handy guide
> for charities and nonprofits on how to set up your own crypto donation program.
> Get your copy today! [#BitcoinFundraising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BitcoinFundraising?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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> — Jason Shim (@JasonShim) [January 25, 2021](https://twitter.com/JasonShim/status/1353775683370102784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)