Fund raisers1996
Their Careers, Stories, Concerns, and Accomplishments (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)
by Margaret A. Duronio
Like those in any field becoming rapidly professionalized, fund raisers want to know more about their jobs so that they can plan their careers more proactively and effectively, as well as respond to increasing calls for accountability in nonprofit organizations. This book is one of the first to help fund raisers examine their work environment and make smarter choices about their careers.
Fund Raisers offers a view of fund raisers seldom seen - their educational and career backgrounds, their values and concerns, and the challenges and rewards they experience in their work. Based on a three-year national study that included a survey of over 1,700 professional fund raisers and 82 personal interviews, the book presents a comprehensive, detailed picture of contemporary fund raisers at all...