Tell It Like It Is

Truisms of Fundraising

by T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE

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Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 6/22/2010

Format : E-Book

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 58

ISBN : 9781462811595

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 58

ISBN : 9781453507735

About the Book

Tell It Like It Is:

Truisms of Fundraising

by T. Christian Rollins, MBA, CFRE

Why This Little Book?

Like baseball, fundraising has truisms. By telling it like it is, this little book is intended to set young fundraisers on the right path, remind us all of the basics, and maybe even recalibrate the compass for a few of us oldtimers.

It´s not that complicated. Let´s get started!

About the Author

Chris Rollins began his fundraising career as a volunteer at his hometown hospital, served on several nonprofit boards, and was president of his advertising club and state hospital association’s fundraising society. His professional path has included chief development officer roles in healthcare and human services, and a senior consulting role. He has taught many classes to professionals and volunteers, written numerous articles, and mentored many newcomers. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, has a BA in communications, and an MBA. Born in Baltimore, he currently resides in the Pine Barrens of South Jersey with his beautiful wife and daughters. He is a terrible pianist, a frustrated guitarist, and no slouch behind the drums; speaks bad German, quietly cheers for the Orioles, and still hasn’t gotten over the Colts’ move to Indianapolis.

Customer Reviews

"This is a magical monograph. Open it and vast insights spill forth. This book shall be our guide. Chris embodies the essential 3 E?s of successful fund development ? energy, enthusiasm, and vast experience. From this perspective, his writing acutely focuses on exactly ?what needs to be done.? Stay on the clear path he sets out, and you will be led nowhere else but to a philanthropic program which exceeds all expectations.

Ethel A. Cullinan, Ph.D., FACHE, FAHP, President

Medical Center of Central Georgia Foundation, Macon, GA

Chris Rollins? experience as a successful volunteer fundraiser, as well as a chief development officer and consultant, gives him a unique perspective, which few can rival. He is able to clear through the clutter of fundraising jargon into succinct ideas, techniques, and approaches that are invaluable to anyone in the field of philanthropy. This is not a ?little book.? It is a big one.

Jim Lyons, Principal

Pride Philanthropy, Atlanta, GA

Chris is one of the most knowledgeable development professionals I have known in my 15-year philanthropic career. As a governing board member of the Community Foundation of South Jersey, his expertise in business strategy, board development, and fund development has proven to be invaluable. He has made an immediate, permanent positive impact on the organization.

Sidney Hargro, Executive Director

Community Foundation of South Jersey, Haddonfield, NJ

It's my little desktop fundraising bible!

Deborah J. Jewell, Chief Development Officer

ARC of Atlantic County, NJ

Chris is an excellent development officer with a firm grasp of the fundamentals of

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"This is a magical monograph. Open it and vast insights spill forth. This book shall be our guide. Chris embodies the essential 3 E?s of successful fund development ? energy, enthusiasm, and vast experience. From this perspective, his writing acutely focuses on exactly ?what needs to be done.? Stay on the clear path he sets out, and you will be led nowhere else but to a philanthropic program which exceeds all expectations.

Ethel A. Cullinan, Ph.D., FACHE, FAHP, President

Medical Center of Central Georgia Foundation, Macon, GA

Chris Rollins? experience as a successful volunteer fundraiser, as well as a chief development officer and consultant, gives him a unique perspective, which few can rival. He is able to clear through the clutter of fundraising jargon into succinct ideas, techniques, and approaches that are invaluable to anyone in the field of philanthropy. This is not a ?little book.? It is a big one.

Jim Lyons, Principal

Pride Philanthropy, Atlanta, GA

Chris is one of the most knowledgeable development professionals I have known in my 15-year philanthropic career. As a governing board member of the Community Foundation of South Jersey, his expertise in business strategy, board development, and fund development has proven to be invaluable. He has made an immediate, permanent positive impact on the organization.

Sidney Hargro, Executive Director

Community Foundation of South Jersey, Haddonfield, NJ

It's my little desktop fundraising bible!

Deborah J. Jewell, Chief Development Officer

ARC of Atlantic County, NJ

Chris is an excellent development officer with a firm grasp of the fundamentals of philanthropy. I've known him for year,s and I wouldn't go

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