# Fundraising For Dummies

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/fundraising-dummies/
- Published: 2010-02-22T21:02:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**_Fundraising For Dummies_, 3rd Edition shows you how to take advantage of the 
latest strategies and resources available for raising money through everything from
special events to online donations, in both good and bad economic times. **

The authors teach you how to market your organisation using the most up-to-date 
tools and technologies available through the Internet. This expanded edition also
offers information about philanthropy and tax law.

 * Contains new tips and techniques for creating materials that bring in contributions
   and support for the more than 1.4 million charitable and nonprofit organizations
   in the United States
 * Explains how to use social media to keep donors and volunteers engaged through
   Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Web technologies
 * Covers grassroots online fundraising and how to host big events on a shoestring
   budget

You’ll also find tips on negotiating without alienating donors and developing long-
term organisational goals. All these strategies are what makes this resource indispensable!