Resources.

Here are some of the books and resources that have shaped my approach to fundraising:

Books on my shelf:

• The Revolution Will Not be Funded by INCITE!

• Fundraising for Social Change by Kim Klein

• The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution: Real-Time Strategic Planning in a Rapid Response World by David LaPiana

• Major Gift Fundraising for Small Shops by Amy Eisenstein

• Best Practices for Grantseeking: Beyond the Proposal by Saadia Faruqi

• Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work by Ilona Bray

• Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference by Larissa Kostoff and Lisa Greer

• No Such Thing as a Free Gift: The Gates Foundation and the Price of Philanthropy by Linsey McGoey

• Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better by Rob Reich

• Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva

Resources I return to again and again:

• Grassroots Fundraising Journal - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

• Caring For Each Other: Philanthropy in Communities of Color

• Donors of Color are Mobilizing for Their Communities -- Often at the Forefront of Emerging Trends

• A (Very) Brief History of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector By Alan J. Abramson

• Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising

• Beyond Fundraising: What Does It Mean To Build A Culture Of Philanthropy?

• Fundraising Bright Spots: Strategies And Inspiration From Social Change Organizations Raising Money From Individual Donors

• Inside Out Fundraising: How to Create a Culture of Philanthropy by Treating Systems Instead of Symptoms

• Community-Centric Fundraising

• Donor Organizer Hub