The principles and techniques governing successful capital campaigns are presented, with an emphasis on the similarities of the process for a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including arts-related, religious, educational, community, and health care organizations. The following chapters are provided: (1) "The Key Components of a Capital…

Based on the "simple truth" that people, not proposals, secure grants, this guide argues that grantseekers need to go well beyond strong ideas and "beautifully written" proposals. The guide provides fundraisers with the grantsmanship skills they need to navigate the grantmaking process: from avoiding common pitfalls such as…

Designed to assist practitioners serving young children and their families, this book contains information about methods of raising money and managing nonprofit organizations. Following the first chapter's introductory definition of important terms associated with the fundraising process, chapter 2 discusses some prerequisite steps required before…

This book traces the history and growth of vocational education (VE) in the United States. The following are among the topics discussed in the book's nine chapters: early beginnings of VE in the United States (European influence, apprenticeship, industrial revolution, manual training movement); leaders influencing vocational curriculum development…