Fundraising Realities Every Board Member Must Face
Fundraising Realities Every Board Member Must Face
Author: David Lansdowne
$37.00
Revised and updated Third Edition of a best-selling classic

From the first page, you and your board will be hooked on this one-hour-to-read book. The warmth, the encouragement, the perfectly tuned examples, the occasional humor – it’s an inviting package that draws you at once. Even Jerold Panas, the 800-lb gorilla of fundraising and author of Asking, is effusive with praise: “David Lansdowne has achieved the near-impossible. He has transformed a classic work that’s guided tens of thousands of board members and made it better – significantly better.”
Without wasting a word, Lansdowne distills the essence of big-gifts fundraising into 42 “realities,” and explains each principle and technique in a way board members will understand immediately.
Put this classic in your board’s hands, in their orientation packet, in their annual meeting folder, in their workshop handouts. Put it anywhere you need the art of fundraising illuminated in a masterful, uncomplicated, and engaging way.
Without wasting a word, Lansdowne distills the essence of big-gifts fundraising into 42 “realities,” and explains each principle and technique in a way board members will understand immediately.
Put this classic in your board’s hands, in their orientation packet, in their annual meeting folder, in their workshop handouts. Put it anywhere you need the art of fundraising illuminated in a masterful, uncomplicated, and engaging way.
This long-anticipated third edition has been updated to reflect current fundraising trends and opportunities.
ISBN 978-1-927375-94-5 Civil Sector Press 2023
Originally published by Emerson & Church with ISBN 9781889102030
soft cover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 112 pages
Revised and updated Third Edition of a best-selling classic
From the first page, you and your board will be hooked on this one-hour-to-read book. The warmth, the encouragement, the perfectly tuned examples, the occasional humor – it’s an inviting package that draws you at once. Even Jerold Panas, the 800-lb gorilla of fundraising and author of Asking, is effusive with praise: “David Lansdowne has achieved the near-impossible. He has transformed a classic work that’s guided tens of thousands of board members and made it better – significantly better.”
Without wasting a word, Lansdowne distills the essence of big-gifts fundraising into 42 “realities,” and explains each principle and technique in a way board members will understand immediately.
Put this classic in your board’s hands, in their orientation packet, in their annual meeting folder, in their workshop handouts. Put it anywhere you need the art of fundraising illuminated in a masterful, uncomplicated, and engaging way. This long-anticipated third edition has been updated to reflect current fundraising trends and opportunities.

Without wasting a word, Lansdowne distills the essence of big-gifts fundraising into 42 “realities,” and explains each principle and technique in a way board members will understand immediately.
Put this classic in your board’s hands, in their orientation packet, in their annual meeting folder, in their workshop handouts. Put it anywhere you need the art of fundraising illuminated in a masterful, uncomplicated, and engaging way. This long-anticipated third edition has been updated to reflect current fundraising trends and opportunities.
ISBN 978-1-927375-94-5 Civil Sector Press 2023
Originally published by Emerson & Church with ISBN 9781889102030
soft cover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 112 pages
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Research also shows that good news makes people act better, and be more positive, productive and optimistic. Optimists look for opportunities, and according to motivational speaker Brian Tracy, optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is indeed plenty of bad news in our world, and we all must continue working diligently and continually to address our many challenges, but there is already much good being done. Let’s focus more on the good news and build on it. Good news creates hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Chris Snyder is that rare individual who sees the best at the most difficult moments. He looks at the world and sees the unique, the promising, and the positive. When reading his stories, one shares the excitement and optimism with which he experiences our world. Chris’ inspiration comes from others who “focus on solutions, not problems”. He has the same focus, and his blogs lead us forward to solutions and hope. 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This vibrant collection showcases the incredible good news making waves both near and far, reminding us that positivity is truly a universal language. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn from the beloved blog “Good News Stories” by Chris Snyder, this book is a beacon of hope that proves every day is a chance to spread a little cheer. So, let’s dive into these heartwarming tales and celebrate the fact that goodness is not just a rare gem, but a sparkling daily occurrence. After all, who wouldn’t want to be part of the good news movement?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are purposely 52 stories in 52+ Good News Stories plus a bonus or two. Perhaps you’ll opt to read one a week, or wander through it and pick and choose. Many of the chapters contain several good news stories packed into one! People read and follow good news simply because it makes them feel better. Research also shows that good news makes people act better, and be more positive, productive and optimistic. Optimists look for opportunities, and according to motivational speaker Brian Tracy, optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is indeed plenty of bad news in our world, and we all must continue working diligently and continually to address our many challenges, but there is already much good being done. Let’s focus more on the good news and build on it. Good news creates hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Chris Snyder is that rare individual who sees the best at the most difficult moments. He looks at the world and sees the unique, the promising, and the positive. When reading his stories, one shares the excitement and optimism with which he experiences our world. Chris’ inspiration comes from others who “focus on solutions, not problems”. He has the same focus, and his blogs lead us forward to solutions and hope. What a wonderful collection of stories\u003c\/i\u003e.” — Dr. John English, OC, author, historian, academic politician, organization leader, volunteer, Official Biographer of Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, and past director, The Bill Graham Centre and Centre for International Governance Innovation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN 978-1-998796-18-2 Civil Sector Press 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e320 pages soft cover \/ 8.5 x 5.5 inches \/ 500 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e"}
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