December 13, 2001 | Read Time: 1 minute
Careers in Fundraising
by Lilya Wagner
Only 15 years ago, writes Lilya Wagner, associate director of public service at Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis, many fund raisers ended up in that role by chance, and with little or no formal training. Today, however, fund raising has become a professional career that demands training and commitment, follows standards of professional practice, and commands respect.
To help current and prospective fund-raising professionals plan and navigate their careers, and to aid others in understanding the field, Ms. Wagner seeks to provide information on all aspects of fund-raising careers. The book begins with an overview of the nonprofit world and the importance of fund raising to nonprofit groups, then moves on to chapters about the roles fund raisers play, including the skills and qualities that employers seek in development officials.
Subsequent sections provide information on how to prepare for a career in fund raising, how to find a job, and what to expect from a fund-raising position — including data on compensation and strategies for dealing with stress. The book concludes with chapters that outline approaches to succeeding as a fund raiser and an examination of what the future holds for nonprofit fund raising.
Brief articles written by fund raisers and scholars illustrate the concepts presented in each chapter.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1 Wiley Drive, Somerset, N.J. 08875; (800) 225-5945; fax (800) 597-3299; http://www.wiley.com; 332 pages; $19.95; I.S.B.N. 0-471-40359-8.
