Fundraising with Businesses: 40 New (and Improved!) Strategies for Nonprofits

Praise for Fundraising with BusinessesJoe Waters has been preparing his whole life to write this book. He has worked at the intersection of business and philanthropy for many years and knows the challenges and opportunities. This is the guidebook for fundraisers who want new and innovative ways to raise money with businesses. It's easy to follow and has excellent and usable examples. The book's ties to Pinterest will keep it fresh with new ideas. I just love it and you will too!-Carol Cone, Global Practice Chair, Business + Social Purpose, EdelmanLeave it to Joe Waters to produce the ultimate idea book for nonprofits seeking actionable ideas for raising cold hard cash with business partners. Written with Joe's signature sense of humor and no-nonsense approach, Fundraising with Businesses is a winner. Can't wait to feature it in the Cause Marketing Forum bookstore.-David Hessekiel, President, Cause Marketing Forum; coauthor of Good Works!Joe Waters is the person we all look to for sound advice and great ideas. In Fundraising with Businesses, he pulls back his creative curtain and unveils a wealth of proven, profitable strategies. Take this book and change the financial success of your nonprofit organization.-Bruce Burtch, cause pioneer and author, Win-Win for the Greater GoodJoe Waters' latest book is crammed with practical ideas and tips that any nonprofit (large or small) can and should use to connect with the business community. Each chapter in Waters' book is a literary high-energy bar-loaded with the right ingredients, easy to digest and fun to read. From cover to cover, Fundraising with Businesses is a winner!-Curt Weeden, founder, New Strategies Forum and author of Smart Giving Is Good BusinessJoe cuts through the clutter to help nonprofits raise more money from businesses. If you're a small nonprofit looking for new ways to raise money with businesses, this book is a must-read. Joe spent nearly 20 years in the trenches and can lead you to success. He's raised millions of dollars and recruited hundreds of corporate partners. This is a tell-all book that every nonprofit should read.-Joanna McDonald, coauthor,Cause Marketing For Dummies; Director, Cause Marketing, Boston Medical CenterInsightful, smart and innovative. A must-read for anyone who works in the world of cause marketing!-Jessie Sherrer, Senior Manager, Share Our Strength