ABSTRACT

Fundraising Management in a Changing Museum World explains how cultural organizations can successfully create sustainable fundraising programs that will increase financial support and stabilize revenue during times of change.

Drawing on the authors’ extensive experience, this book provides guidance that will enable readers to establish and maintain an efficient and effective fundraising program. Demonstrating that a strategic fundraising management plan is critical for identifying areas of growth, the authors also clarify how it helps to leverage an institution's resources and connections and ensure that time and budget are invested into the right activities. Readers will learn how to develop a plan for their organization, choose appropriate methods of solicitation for their audiences, and identify the roles of employees and volunteers in the process.

Fundraising Management in a Changing Museum World is relevant to practitioners working in many different types and sizes of institutions around the world. The book is essential reading for development professionals, as well as other museum practitioners, leaders, and volunteers. It is a valuable tool for early career professionals and students considering employment in the cultural field.

chapter 1|6 pages

It's About Relationships

chapter 2|4 pages

Do You Know Who You Are?

chapter 3|11 pages

Defining What You Need to Raise

chapter 4|10 pages

Making the Case

chapter 5|10 pages

Who Will Give?

chapter 6|10 pages

Laying the Groundwork

chapter 7|18 pages

Making the Ask

chapter 8|9 pages

The Missing Link: Stewardship

chapter 9|14 pages

The Team

chapter 10|18 pages

Developing the Plan