Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising (AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series)

An important roadmap for fundraising in today′s multicultural communities

Raising money in today′s diverse communities is a growing challenge for fundraisers and philanthropists, requiring thoughtful strategies, successful collaborations, and a respectful understanding of people′s differences.

In this groundbreaking new book, the author examines today′s four major ethnic groups–African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American–in terms of their diverse histories, traditions, and motivations, and then applies this information to the proven components of successful fundraising. The result is a timely and important look at how fundraisers can use an understanding of ethnic differences to create a vibrant and balanced nonprofit center through both individual and collective efforts.

In clear, easy–to–understand language, Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising answers the following critical questions:
∗ Who are diverse donors?
∗ What are their charitable traditions and interests?
∗ What fundraising methods will be successful in diverse communities?
∗ What can fundraisers do to include more diversity in fundraising efforts?


Designed as a guide to fundraising as well as a strategic update for existing fundraisers, this book should be required reading for anyone working in today′s nonprofit sector.