New system shows small nonprofits secrets to successful fundraising - even in a tough economy!

Nov. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Small nonprofit organizations, struggling in the face of increased need and declining donations in today’s economic climate will be excited to learn that a new program, created specifically for them, has been launched.  Called Simple Development Systems: Successful fundraising for the one-person shop, this new eBook tackles what every small nonprofit organization needs to be doing to attract - and more importantly - keep donors who are committed to their cause.  

Readers will learn:

   How shifting your focus from money to building relationships will take the stress out of fundraising (and raise more money!)
   
 How to tell an emotional story that engages your supporters at their deepest core
   
 Who your best donor is – and why knowing matters
   
 What donor-centricity really means (you only think you know)
   
 How to create a marketing mix so you’re always in your supporters’ hearts
   
 How to create a donor newsletter that brings in money all year long
   
 How to create your organization’s monthly giving program – and how to grow it!
   
 How to write direct mail appeals that touch the heart – and reel in the dollars!
   
 How to use email to build relationships
   
 How to streamline your grants program with general operating support
   
 How to select the database that’s right for your organization – now and five years from now
   
 How to create a manageable strategy for social media

Simple Development Systems: Successful fundraising for the one-person shop is already receiving praise from the nonprofit community.  One early reviewer said:

“This book is a simple, easy to read, essential resource that I wish I had on day one of my job.

Absolutely recommend this book to anyone who is doing it all!"

Simple Development Systems: Successful fundraising for the one-person shop officially launches on November 14, just in time for end-of-year fundraising and 2012 fundraising planning.  At the introductory price of $49.99 it’s an affordable way for nonprofit organizations to have the tools they need for successful fundraising at their fingertips.

The book’s author and creator, Pamela Grow, is also the author of Five Days to Foundation Grants, an online course outlining the steps for nonprofit organizations to build relationships with foundation grant funders and create a stream of grant revenue.  For more information about Simple Development Systems: Successful fundraising for the one-person shop, please visit http://www.simpledevelopmentsystems.com/ or contact Pamela Grow at pamelagrow@simpledevelopmentsystems.com