T-Rexes vs Kangaroos: and Other Stories: Improving Your Fundraising and Donor Relations

This is a compilation of chapters on fundraising and donor relations in the modern setting. Authored by Donor Relations Guru, Lynne M. Wester A must have for every development office. Lynne Wester s blogs are highly entertaining and readable, but most importantly, informative. She tackles head-on everything from honor rolls don t do them! to effective direct mail, the ins and outs of social media, and what your donors really want (hint, it s not a tchotchke). Buy this book, share it with your colleagues. You won t be disappointed. MARY SOLOMONS Senior Director of Donor Relations and Campaign Events | Skidmore College A must read for anyone in fundraising at any level! Whether you are the President/CEO/VP, a frontline gift officer, or a member of the stewardship and donor relations team, this book covers not only the fundamentals but also the collaborative teamwork approach needed to be a highly successful shop. MAUREEN DONNELLY Senior Director of Development, Donor Relations | Massachusetts General Hospital This is Chicken Soup for the Donor Relations Soul. It s your daily dose of wisdom, witticism, and what s up. In perfectly digestible bites, these blogs are ideal for a quick read or a more lengthy session for study and inspiration. Your recipe for donor relations success is waiting for you here! DEBBIE MEYERS Senior Director of Stewardship | University of Maryland