Grantwriting/Finances  

Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising, The

Fisher Howe 1991                                                   

The importance of board members role in the fund-raising process is explained.

 

Bookkeeping Basics

Debra L. Ruegg & Lisa M. Venkatrathnam 2003                      

Written in plain language, complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed examples, and handy reproducible forms, this book will enable you to successfully meet the basic requirements of your nonprofit organization.

 

Can We Talk? How Foundations Make Grant Decisions (2 copies)

Council of Michigan Foundations & Michigan Nonprofit Association 2001         

The various conversations of foundations are discussed and examined; with focus on money & grants.

 

Coping with Cutbacks

Emil Angelica & Vincent Hyman 1997                       

The nonprofit guide to success when times are tight.

 

Effective Economic Decision-Making

Dennis R. Young 2004         

A guide to help nonprofit organizations face tough economic decision-making.

 

Fearless Fundraising w/ video

G. Worth George 1996 

The importance of nonprofit board members in the fund-raising process is examined. Also the effectiveness of asking for money & donors is explored.

 

Finance For Every Board Member

Bryan Orander 2003   

Essential information for busy people. Help all your members feel more informed about how nonprofit accounting works and more comfortable participating in financial discussions.

 

Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-For-Profit Organizations

Malvern J. Gross, Jr., John H. McCarthy, & Nancy E. Shelmon 2005      

Like its predecessors, the seventh edition has several objections. The first objective is to help not-for-profit organizations better manage their financial resources. The second objective is to help not-for-profit organizations better communicate their finances.

 

Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-For-Profit Organizations (Supplement)

Malvern J. Gross, Jr., John H. McCarthy, & Nancy E. Shelmon 2006              

This supplement updates the seventh edition of Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations, includes all of the changes made to the seventh edition since it was published in 2005.

 

Financial Leadership for Nonprofit Executives

Jeanne Bell Peters & Elizabeth Schaffer 2005                                  

Guide your organization to long-term success with financial sustainability. The framework, specific language, and processes needed to lead your nonprofit organization with confidence is defined.

 

Financial Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards (Governance Series Book 3)

Andrew Lang    2009

This book helps board members gain a basic understanding of their financial oversight responsibilities and gives them a starting point for comprehending key financial data.

Finding Funding (2 copies)

Nancy D. Reder                     

A guide to Federal sources for out-of-school time & community school initiatives.

 

Foundation Directory

Foundation Center 2007  

Nonprofit Network grants guide.

 

Fund Raising and Marketing in the One-Person Shop: 2nd edition Achieving Success with Limited Resources

Michael J. Henley & Diane L. Hodiak      1998                                               

A nonprofit guide to achieving maximum funding with limited resources. This book is filled with practical, field-tested solutions to problems concerning funding & marketing.

 

Fundraising for Social Change

Kim Klein     2001                       

Topics include asking for money, planning and conducting major gift campaigns, using direct mail effectively, conducting capital and endowment campaigns for small groups, and much, much more.

 

Fundraising for the Long Haul

Kim Klein     2000                          

Tips, techniques, and the philosophical underpinnings for long-term commitment to social change work and the means to make it sustainable.

Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards (Governance Series Book 4)

James Greenfield    2003

This book shows board members how to support fundraising efforts, no matter the size of the organization. It explains strategies, offers guidelines for evaluating the results of efforts, and recommends helpful ways that board members can be involved every step of the way.

 

Grantmaking

Council on Foundation    1990                                                           

A guide to promote & increase effective philanthropy.

 

Grantwriter's Start-up Kit, The (workbook)

Successful Images, INC.    2000           

A Beginner's guide to grant proposals. This book gives nonprofit directors or program managers the confidence & skills to successfully complete grant writing.

 

Guide to Grantseeking on the Web

The Foundation Center 1998              

An exploration of the Foundation Center and it's resources. Also a look at the World Wide Web & how your organization can use it to obtain grants.

 

Guide to Nonprofit Contributions

Susan Weiss Budak, etc… 1999                      

This guide is designed to assist accountants distinguish contributions & their value from other types of transactions.

 

Guide to Nonprofit Expenses

Susan Weiss Budak, etc… 1999  

This guide provides numerous examples of expense allocation methods & financial statements.

 

Information for Seeking Foundation and Corporate Grants 2003 edition

Council of Michigan Foundations 2003          

Information on how a foundation can seek and achieve grant-money. The difference between foundations and their financial sources is explained.

 

Information for Seeking Foundation and Corporate Grants 2005 edition

Council of Michigan Foundations 2005      

Information on how a foundation can seek and achieve grant-money. The difference between foundations and their financial sources is explained.

 

Insider's Guide to Grantmaking, The

Joel J. Orosz 2000        

An insight on the inner-workings involved in grantmaking. A help to new officers involved in grantmaking.

 

Model Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Handbook Edward J. McMillan   1999               

A guide to help strengthen your organization's financial procedures and assure your board members that they are meeting their fiduciary responsibilities.

 

National Directory of Corporate Giving

David L. Clark   1999            

A guide to corporate giving programs & corporate foundations.

 

Nonprofit Financial and Accounting Manual

Cheryl A. Hartfield & Winford L. Paschall w/ Kimberly W. Fransen   1999                  

This manual is designed as a training manual and as a technical resource for performing day-to-day nonprofit recordkeeping activities.

 

Nonprofit Handbook, The: 2nd Edition-Fund Raising

James M. Greenfield   1997           

An overview of fund-raising in a nonprofit organization is explored.

 

Raising Money And Having Fun (sort of)

Charlene Horton   1991        

The empowering story of the May Dugan Center in Cleveland, Ohio. A story of self-help & how each individual can make a difference.

 

Raising More Money w/ CD-ROM

Terry Axelrod   2003                                  

A step-by-step guide to building lifelong donors. How-to guide on becoming financially self-sustaining.

 

Securing Your Organization's Future

Michael Seltzer    1987                

A complete guide to fundraising strategies.

 

Setting Your Sails for Success

American Association of Grant professionals    2008                    

Navigating the tides of grant profession.

What Do Funders Want?  (And Why Do They Want It?)

Hildy Gottlieb     2008

This book contains tips and insights directly from funders, such as: the real reasons behind grant questions , how to answer tough questions like “How will you sustain the program after this grant?” and more than forty insights about building effective proposals and overall sustainability.