{"product_id":"opening-doors-pathways-to-diverse-donors-hardcover","title":"Opening Doors: Pathways to Diverse Donors - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiana S. Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCouncil on Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2002 Skystone Ryan Research Prize from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored by the prestigious Council on Foundations, \u003ci\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/i\u003e is a down-to-earth guide for fundraising practitioners who want to broaden their funding base and reach new donors or improve the diversity of their existing development programs. Based in solid research, \u003ci\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/i\u003e provides information about the cultural and charitable practices of four broad groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. It is filled with illustrative personal stories, real-life examples, and proven strategies. In addition, this hands-on resource: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers understand the rich philanthropic traditions in diverse American populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to encourage prospects to become donors through personal meetings, house parties, special events, and direct mail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents practical ideas for seeking gifts from business owners of diverse cultural backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes ap propriate and effective ways to encourage small donors to become large donors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the American population continues to grow more diverse, fundraisers have not directed their development efforts at people of diverse cultures. If nonprofit organizations are to succeed in the future they must realize the fundraising potential of ethnically and racially diverse populations. \u003cbr\u003e Sponsored by the prestigious Council on Foundations, \u003ci\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/i\u003e is a down-to-earth guide for fundraising practitioners who want to broaden their funding base and reach new donors or improve the diversity of their existing development programs. Based in solid research, \u003ci\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/i\u003e provides information about the cultural and charitable practices of four broad groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. It is filled with illustrative personal stories, real-life examples, and proven strategies. In addition, this hands-on resource \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers understand the rich philanthropic traditions in diverse American populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to encourage prospects to become donors through personal meetings, house parties, special events, and direct mail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents practical ideas for seeking gifts from business owners of diverse cultural backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes appropriate and effective ways to encourage small donors to become large donors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals the challenges and opportunities for gift planning and endowment building in diverse communities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies potential partnerships between nonprofit organizations and other groups in diverse cultures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Written for CEOs, fundraising professionals, individual giving officers, board members, consultants, students, and trainers, \u003ci\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/i\u003e includes a handy resource guide of contact information for individuals and organizations that provide networks, training materials, and information related to fundraising in diverse cultures.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChanging demographics are changing philanthropy. To keep up with the pace of change, fundraisers from all communities must reach out to perspective donors of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. \u003ci\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/i\u003e helps nonprofit organizations both understand the rich philanthropic traditions of diverse communities and develop effective outreach efforts. Based in solid research, the book is filled with practical strategies, suggestions, and action steps fundraisers can use to realize the philanthropic potential of people they are not currently reaching. Proven fundraising practices give nonprofit professionals the confidence and tools they need to attract diverse donors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiana S. Newman\u003c\/b\u003e is principal of Philanthropic Resource Group, a consulting firm that provides strategic planning, evaluation, and fundraising services for nonprofit organizations and financial institutions specializing in gift planning and endowment building. She has written numerous articles for \u003ci\u003ePlanned Giving Today\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJournal of Gift Planning\u003c\/i\u003e and is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCultures of Caring: Philanthropy in Diverse American Communities\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Council on Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Council on Foundations is a membership organization that serves the public good by promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the Council on Foundations has helped foundation and corporate grantmaking staff and board members in their day-to-day grantmaking activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 9.44 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478411047219,"sku":"9780787958848","price":60.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/V0wyalIyQ0c3dmNWTjdkdWJnSlJXUT09.webp?v=1759643818","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/opening-doors-pathways-to-diverse-donors-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}