Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-195) and index.
Introduction: getting started -- Planning for fundraising -- The role of the board -- The role of the staff -- Involving volunteers -- Looking for grant sources -- Writing proposals and getting them funded -- Raising money from businesses -- Major gifts -- Direct mail -- Telephone -- Special events -- Fundraising dinners -- Open-house events -- Raising funds throught he internet -- Planned giving -- Capital campaigns -- Collaboration -- Conclusion: putting it all together -- Appendix A: Questions and answers -- Appendix B: Books you might find helpful -- Appendix C: Glossary -- Appendix D: Typical segment of a development plan