Giving Hope: The Journey of the For-Purpose Organisation and Its Quest for Success

This book provides a synthesis and integration of intellectual and experiential thinking around organisational leadership and development, focusing on three case studies: Plan International, Mater Foundation, and Oxfam. It aims to inform For-Purpose, Not-For-Profit organisations about fundraising leadership and presents a real-world implementation for leaders to create more engaged, collaborative, and effective teams. It combines inductive business research with deductive academic research to present best practices in fundraising, with a focus on Emotional Fundraising, Life Time Value, and the Donor Pyramid.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2019
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book offers a profound synthesis and integration of intellectual and experiential perspectives on organizational leadership and development, with a specific focus on fundraising leadership within for-purpose and not-for-profit organizations. Through in-depth case studies of three renowned organizations—Plan International, Mater Foundation, and Oxfam—the authors aim to provide valuable insights and guidance to fundraising executives and teams.

The authors observed a recurring set of six Fundraisers Dilemmas during their collaboration with these case study organizations. Driven by a desire to address these challenges and empower fundraising executives and teams, the book was born.

The book's central premise is that fundraising goes beyond mere fundraising events or traditional gala balls. It requires a holistic approach that combines the right fundraising activities with the appropriate organizational mindset. This combination is crucial in creating more engaged, collaborative, and effective teams that can break down silos and drive greater outcomes and impact for organizations' missions.

What sets this book apart is its real-world implementation for leaders in both the for-purpose and for-profit sectors. It offers practical strategies and insights that can help organizations build more engaged, collaborative, and effective teams. By leveraging concepts such as emotional fundraising, lifetime value, and the donor pyramid, the book provides a comprehensive framework for fundraising success.

The book combines inductive business research with deductive academic research to present and explain best practices in fundraising. It offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise, drawing from the experiences of renowned experts in the field. The authors' extensive research and analysis provide a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by fundraising professionals, and their solutions offer a roadmap for achieving sustainable growth and impact.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in fundraising leadership within for-purpose and not-for-profit organizations. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach to building more engaged, collaborative, and effective teams that can drive greater outcomes and impact for organizations' missions. By leveraging the insights and best practices presented in this book, fundraising executives and teams can navigate the complexities of the fundraising landscape and achieve sustainable success.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 209 x 149 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811361449
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019