Alliance for Children and Families Magazine

Fund Development

Bob Jones, chair of the Alliance's Resource Development Services Advisory Committee, authors the Fund Development column with occasional support from other members of the committee.

He is president and CEO of Alliance member Children's Aid and Family Services, Paramus, N.J., and is a former three-term member of the Alliance for Children and Families Board of Directors.

The Fund Development column covers a variety of topics related to improving strategies, developing new practices, and aligning with best practices—all with the goal of increasing nonprofits’ capacity of to raise funds.

‘It Is Not What We Are Selling; It Is What They Are Buying’

Published In: Issue 1 – 2011

Surviving the Economic Tsunami

Published In: Issue 4 – 2010

Government Relations: Important Part of Resource Development

Published In: Issue 3 – 2010

Turn ‘Worst of Times’ into ‘Best of Times’

Published In: Issue 2 – 2010

Have You Thanked Your Development Staff Today?

Published In: Issue 1 – 2010

Development Basics to Survive Tough Times

Published In: Issue 4 – 2009

Empowering Board Members to Tell Your Agency’s Story

Published In: Issue 3 – 2009

Opportunities in Turbulent Times

Published In: Issue 2 – 2009

Best Practices to Grow Your Donors' Loyalty

Published In: Issue 1 – 2009

Surviving the Economic Storm with Stewardship and Serenity

Published In: Fall 2008

Forming Bond Between Governance and Development

Published In: Summer 2008

Capture Attention of Donors with Positive News

Published In: Spring 2008

Philanthropy Bridges Gap Between Payer Support and Cost of Services

Published In: Fall 2007

Trends Supply Knowledge, Facts, and Power

Published In: Summer 2007

‘Friend Raising’ Results in Funds

Published In: Spring 2007

Ahead of the Curve

Published In: Summer 2006

Endowments

Published In: Spring 2006

Take Advantage of Good News on Giving

Published In: Winter 2006

After the Storm Comes the Rainbow

Published In: Fall 2005

Historical Impact Can Bring Rewards

Published In: Summer 2005

The Right Stuff

Published In: Spring 2005

Giving Thanks

Published In: Fall 2004

Take Your Passion and Make It Happen

Published In: Summer 2004

The Light at the End of the Tunnel is Not a Train

Published In: Winter 2004

No Excuses: The "Compliance Awareness" Dilemma

Published In: Fall 2003

How Branding Drives Agency Fund Development

Published In: Summer 2003

Two Sides of the Coin

Published In: Winter 2003

Below are links to other Fund Development columns from the Alliance & Children and Families Magazine:

Closing Gap Between New Donors and Charitable Sector is Priority
Winter 2008
Philanthropy Bridges Gap Between Payer Support and Cost of Services
Fall 2007
Trends Supply Knowledge, Facts, and Power
Summer 2007
Friend Raising Results in Funds
Spring 2007
Take Advantage of Good News on Giving
Winter 2006
Ahead of the Curve:Proving the Worth of Fund Development Programs
Summer 2006
Endowments: Treasures of the Past, Keys to the Future, and Magnets for Planned Gifts
Spring 2006
After the Storm Comes the Rainbow
Fall 2005
Fund Development: Historical Impact Can Bring Rewards
Summer 2005
Search for Development Executive is Critical Task
Spring 2005
The Light at the End of the Tunnel is Not a Train
Winter 2004
Take Your Passion and Make It Happen
Family Lifeline: One Agency’s Reinvention
Summer 2004
Giving Thanks: Development Efforts Deserve Appreciation and Support
Fall 2004
Two Sides of the Coin
Winter 2003
Organizational Excellence: The Key to Effective Fund Development
Spring 2003
How Branding Drives Agency Fund Development
Summer 2003
No Excuses: The “Compliance Awareness” Dilemma
Fall 2003

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