Fundraising For Dummies
Chapter One
Identifying the Fruits of Your
Fundraising Passion
In This Chapter
* Finding the spark that brought you to nonprofit work
* Delving into nonprofit organizations
* Uncovering money sources
Fundraising folks have an old saying: "People don't give to causes. People
give to people with causes." This saying means that, in essence, you're
the important part. Your inspiration, your perspiration, your passion. So that
brings us to the Big Question....
What are you passionate about?
Chances are, passion for some cause led you to fundraising in the first place.
Oh, sure, you find professional fundraisers out in the field who are interested
first and foremost in turning a fast buck. But those people are few and far
between in our experience. People are drawn to organizations because they
see a need - perhaps up close and personal - and they feel compelled to do
what they can to make a difference.
That spark of passion makes you want to help. Your passion is one of the best
tools to use as you fan the embers of possibility into a full fundraising flame.
In this chapter, you take a look at having and staying in touch ... read full excerpt from Fundraising For Dummies, 2nd Edition ebook
