The Complete Guide to Careers in Fund Raising
By Margaret M. Holman and Jeanne Sigler

ISBN: 0-7872-4172-5. 88 pages. 5.5 x 8.5. Paper, list price $29.95.

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This book comes at a pivotal point in the history of nonprofit organizations. Hundreds of organizations seek qualified professionals to raise millions, and to help position their organizations for success. The authors share their insight on developing the right mix of skills, finding the best educational opportunities, and negotiating a career path.

Always providing specific examples, including several fascinating “Career Snapshots” from professionals across the country, The Complete Guide to Career in Fund Raising covers:

• An overview of the profession
• The 20 traits of successful fundraisers
• Job opportunities within the nonprofit sector
• Types of jobs and job descriptions
• A day in the life of a development director
• Salary information
• Breaking in to the profession
• Advancing within the profession
• Fund-raising consulting
• The future of fund-raising

Margaret M. Holman is President of Holman Philanthropic Management, Inc., a New York City based fund-raising consulting firm. She has held senior fund-raising management positions at a variety of arts, health and educational institutions throughout the country and is a noted speaker and author.

Jeanne Sigler is President of Jeanne Sigler & Associates, Inc., a New York City based fund-raising consulting firm. She has served as a consultant, board member, and before founding her firm, a development staff member at arts, education, public policy, human services, and public television organizations in the U.S. and abroad.