Description
An important roadmap for fundraising in todays multicultural communities Raising money in todays diverse communities is a growing challenge for fundraisers and philanthropists, requiring thoughtful strategies, successful collaborations, and a respectful understanding of peoples differences. In this groundbreaking new book, the author examines todays four major ethnic groupsAfrican American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Americanin terms of their diverse histories, traditions, and motivations, and then applies this information to the proven components of successful fundraising. The result is a timely and important look at how fundraisers can use an understanding of ethnic differences to create a vibrant and balanced nonprofit center through both individual and collective efforts. In clear, easy-to-understand language, Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising answers the following critical questions: Who are diverse donors? What are their charitable traditions and interests? What fundraising methods will be successful in diverse communities? What can fundraisers do to include more diversity in fundraising efforts? Designed as a guide to fundraising as well as a strategic update for existing fundraisers, this book should be required reading for anyone working in todays nonprofit sector.
