New Book Demystifies Fundraising Houseparties

Oct. 16, 2007 - PRLog -- NEW BOOK DEMYSTIFIES FUNDRAISING HOUSEPARTIES

The first edition got the party started.  Now the expanded seconded edition keeps the party rolling.

Nonprofit consultant and author, Morrie Warshawski, announces the publication of: THE FUNDRAISING HOUSEPARTY: HOW TO PARTY WITH A PURPOSE AND RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE – 2nd Edition (ISBN # 9780971278912), $19.95 plus $4.00 s&h (available December 1, 2007).

The Fundraising Houseparty completely demystifies this useful and flexible method of garnering donations from individuals for a wide variety of nonprofit programs - from community education programs to capital campaigns to individual arts project - and with every type of donor in both grassroots and wealthy settings.  The book contains sections on:
o   Key Elements of a Successful Houseparty
o   Pre-Party Check List and Timeline
o   Instructions for the Evening Presentation
o   Sample Invitations and Donor Cards
o   Bibliography

The Fundraising Houseparty is based on Warshawski's years of work with individuals and organizations, and contains  numerous examples from actual houseparty events.  Anyone interested in raising money for a noncommercial program - individual artists, community groups, nonprofit arts and social service organizations - will find The Fundraising Houseparty an indispensable addition to her fundraising bookshelf.

PRICE: $19.95 each (plus $4.00 s&h for first book, $1.00 s&h for each additional book).  Order before December 1st and receive a $2 discount on each copy.

ORDER FROM:
Morrie Warshawski
1480 Cedar Avenue
Napa, CA  94559
www.warshawski.com
morriewar@sbcglobal.net

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QUOTES:

"If you're going to organize a fundraising houseparty - or you're even thinking about it - buy this book!  Crammed into the few pages of Morrie Warshawski's The Fundraising Houseparty are years of hard-won experience and a slew of practical tips that can make the difference between a pittance and a pot full of money."
- Mal Warwick, Author of How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters

"Morrie Warshawski didn't invent the houseparty, but - given his long and distinguished career raising money for the arts - he has certainly perfected it.  Read this booklet, follow his advice, and you'll find lots of new money and new friends for your organization."
- Andy Robinson, Author of Big Gifts for Small Groups

“I attended your training in Sacramento through the Nonprofit Resource Center more than a year ago, and it really made a difference in the outcome of our volunteer-lead house parties.  We already had a pretty decent model, but just a few subtle changes have meant increased revenues from an average of $1,500/party to $3,000/party.  Thank you for the advice! “
- Amber K. Stott, Freedom From Hunger

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Morrie Warshawski is a consultant, facilitator and writer who has assisted nonprofit organizations and individual artists for thirty years on issues of long range strategic planning, staff and board development, marketing and fundraising.  He is the author of numerous books and articles, including: SHAKING THE MONEY TREE – 2nd Edition (Wiese Books/LA), A STATE ARTS AGENCY STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOLKIT (NASAA/DC).  Recent clients have included: President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, Habitat for Humanity San Francisco, Western States Arts Federation, Grantmakers in the Arts, and The National Endowment for the Arts.  Full information on Warshawski and his publications can be found at his website:  www.warshawski.com

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Morrie Warshawski is a consultant, facilitator and writer who has assisted nonprofit organizations and individual artists for thirty years on issues of long range strategic planning, staff and board development, marketing and fundraising.  He is the author of numerous books and articles, including: SHAKING THE MONEY TREE – 2nd Edition (Wiese Books/LA), A STATE ARTS AGENCY STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOLKIT (NASAA/DC).   Full information on Warshawski can be found at his website:  www.warshawski.com.

Website: www.warshawski.com