The NSFRE fund-raising dictionary

the long version

Unlike many other areas of not-for-profit management, fund raising has no direct corollary in the for-profit sector. While it draws upon the strategies and techniques of the business world, it invariably applies them in significantly different ways because it draws its impetus from philanthropy, public service, and donors' charitable intent. Consequently, over the years, fund raising has developed a distinct vocabulary all its own. The only complete reference of its kind, The NSFRE Fund-Raising Dictionary offers instant access to nearly 1,400 essential fund-raising and not-for-profit terms. It is fully cross-referenced and includes terms used by fund-raising professionals throughout the English-speaking world. The definitive culmination of a project that began twenty-five years ago by members, staff, and consultants from the National Society of Fund Raising Executives and other professional associations, this concise, comprehensive guide reflects the latest trends in this rapidly expanding field. It is the only dictionary that provides definitions exclusively from the fund-raising perspective.