Tracy, the former owner of the fifth-largest brokerage in the country, has sold over $3 billion worth of residential real estate. And in 2020, the author was ranked 20th in the country for sales volume by The Wall Street Journal. She is also a regular contributor for publications like Bloomberg and Businessweek. While this book Continue Reading
Readers will appreciate Kaplan’s pleasant and personable approach to entrepreneurialism, such as his affectionately named organizational hurdles, like “Yak Yak” Factor, the “Yee Haw!” ‘Vanishing Act, “Deal Fatigue, and “staying in the game.” Kaplan writes that the book is dedicated to those who work tirelessly towards their goals and goes so far as to create Continue Reading
Fundraising begins by identifying whether there are any ‘personal demons’ about money itself. Next is to formulate the general approach, such as concerning perspective and fundraising stigma, for example. Then a ‘case statement’ must be created, which is described as not for the fainthearted. The authors provide various prescriptions for meeting donors: how much to Continue Reading
In the first chapter of Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits, author Ilona Bray J.D. indicates that the book will skip the “traditional lectures on personal philosophy and fundraising history” to focus instead on the basics, such as the strategies of fundraising, how to assemble the right team, and to select/utilize the proper tools. Bray is a Continue Reading
