The Accidental Fundraiser

A new book by fundraising experts Haley Bash and Stephanie Roth, The Accidental Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Money for Your Cause, 2nd Edition, was written for people who find themselves needing to raise money, whether they are volunteers in their community or staff members of a nonprofit. Many important projects and causes rise and fall on their ability to raise money. The Accidental Fundraiser provides practical tools and tips for successful fundraising.

A how-to resource for raising money from your community, this book covers nine proven fundraising strategies that are easy to carry out and don't require significant funds, large numbers of people, or extensive knowledge of fundraising. Readers will learn how to choose the best fundraising strategy to meet their goals, who they can ask to support their cause, and how to build a team of people to help out. The book includes a wealth of worksheets, sample plans, and stories of successful fundraising that will both inspire and reassure readers that they can do it too!