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Knowledge
Our goal is to provide the most complete, relevant, and current philanthropic information, data, and thought leadership to development professionals.
365 Fundraising Truisms for the Aspiring Five Tool Fundraiser
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Fundraising droughts are common enough but the analysis typically shows that a lack of sufficient prospect and donor activity – contacts and moves – is to blame.
Our Knowlege page, like our 365 fundraising truisms, changes daily. Be sure to mark the site and return often.
Bookstore
We have hand-selected the best fundraising books covering the key elements of the fundraising profession: soliciting, managing staff, managing volunteers, partnering with your CEO, and becoming a visionary and a strategist.
The 365 Fundraising Truisms and Five Tool Fundraiser are two recommended books to acquire for the library of every fundraiser.
We also have a selection of fundraising tools, gift items like clothing and calendars, and other essential fundraiser items.
YouTube Channel
If you are looking for content that will help you elevate your fundraising knowledge and take you to the next level as a development professional, visit The Five Tool Fundraiser YouTube Channel. On the channel you will find all of our recorded webinars as well as interviews, shorts, podcasts, live streams, and so much more. While you are on the channel, please SUBSCRIBE so you will be alerted when new content is available.AltruList
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AltruList will be the most robust and complete list of fundraising specialists available on the web.
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Training
We know that becoming a top fundraiser requires a commitment to lifelong professional learning and acquisition of knowledge and new skills. The Five Tool Fundraiser is here to provide training across each of the five tools of fundraising to help you along your path.
Below is an abbreviated list of upcoming webinars.
Latest Past Events
Fundraising Operations: What Happens Behind the Scenes to Raise Money
About the Webinar To the outsider, fundraising is all about the front-line fundraiser and their interactions with a prospective donor toward securing the philanthropic gift. To everyone involved in the […]
Building an Authentic and Sustainable Culture of Philanthropy
About the Webinar The goal of building a culture of philanthropy within a nonprofit organization is the goal of most but remains elusive for most. Creating the environment where everyone […]
The Dynamic Duo: Partnering with Your Executive to Maximize Fundraising Success
About the Webinar The relationship between the CDO and CEO is so important when it comes to philanthropy and philanthropic revenue. When the CEO is not engaged in philanthropy, there […]