Everything You Need to Know Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide Second Edition, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2001, 8 ½ x 11", 438 pages, softcover, $53.95; To order call 1-800-832-0034; fax (978-443-8000) email info@jbpub.com To order online click here.

A well-organized guide for professional fundraising by:
Barbara L. Ciconte, CFRE and Jeanne G. Jacob, CFRE, CAE.

It Covers Every Aspect of Fundraising!

Whether you're a nonprofit executive or board member, a fundraising professional or volunteer, or just searching for a new career, Fundraising Basics gives you exactly what you need to know. It not only helps you get started, but also provides practical tips on how to increase the success of your fundraising program.

It is the only up-to-date introduction to fundraising, providing encyclopedic, in-depth coverage of virtually every area. Each of its 18 chapters focuses on one fundraising topic, giving you tremendously practical information and tools you can use instantly.

A Sampling of Reviews

“These two respected fundraisers, authors, and teachers provide a comprehensive overview of the total development program, the sources of philanthropy, and the strategies for achieving success.”

Eugene R. Tempel, EdD, CFRE
Executive Director,
The Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University

“I discovered Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide at my local library while preparing to take the CFRE exam and found it to be the most comprehensive guide I had read in my 12-year career. A great addition to our office resources, I share information from the book with board members. Highly recommend it to anyone studying for the CFRE exam.”

Jennifer Neil, CFRE
Development Director
Boise State University (BSU) Foundation

“Even after many years in the field of fundraising, this primer competently pulled it all together as I studied, and passed, the CFRE exam.”

Cheryl Ennis Self, CFRE
Managing Director
Eastern Region, World Vision

“Fundraising Basics is the most user-friendly overview of fundraising I’ve found. The layout makes finding answers quick and easy plus the abundance of sample documents is a fundraiser’s dream.”

Jan Alfieri
Manager, New Product Development
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)