No More Duct Tape Fundraising: The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Becoming an Inspirational Fundraiser Paperback – May 27, 2020

This has to be one of my favourite books on Fundraising. I am a newby to the world of non profit development but this book really gave me the confidence to move forward and it came to me at the right time. It's so simple yet relevant, strategic and practical. I'm actually in Fundraising School with Rachel right now, which is also incredible but the book on its own stands high on merit. I would recommend this to anyone in the non profit world. Rachel's style of storytelling is so genuine and moving and her advice valuable. It's a must have in fundraising on my list!As you can tell from the picture, I had at least 25 sticky notes in the book. The book itself is small and easy to get through, 150 pages around but Rachel covers so much ground so precisely and so well! I bought an extra copy for a colleague and may buy a few more to give away. The book includes simple templates that can easily be used to retrofit your own organization and even personalize wherever needed to fit an organization of any size. Overall, a great read with great value.

I love Rachel's enthusiasm and ability to share fundraising strategies through storytelling. Her passion for lifting up nonprofits shines through in her book.

This book should be required reading for every nonprofit CEO, board member, and staffer. Rachel’s no-nonsense approach and grounded, step-by-step tactics demystify the process of fundraising so that anyone who follows the road map can achieve success. She includes helpful, concrete examples of how to involve board members in fundraising and reasons why they might not be successful (intimidation, spotty onboarding, introverted) and solutions to make it fun and successful for everyone in the organization to make fundraising a leadership priority. Rachel’s real-world expertise, concrete examples, and abundance mindset outline not just a fundraising how-to manual, but also an inspiring take of how giving back shaped the incredible learning journey to a successful, happy, fulfilled life and fundraising career. I’ll be recommending this book to all my peers and nonprofit clients.

This book was a great read for individuals who are in the nonprofit sector. This instructional guide pushes you to be our own advocate for your nonprofit by getting personal with your team to set goals and expectations. You can tell that she is genuine with the information she shares and gives a truly unique perspective of how to improve the way one navigates through their fundraising journey.

Fantastic book. Rachel breaks down fundraising into simple, easy to implement plans, steps and activities. She also helps shift the fundraising perspective from one of scarcity to abundance.This is a must read for new or seasoned fundraisers. Some great review and lots of practical advice and specific information to start or grow a comprehensive fundraising program.It’s also helpful to remember Rachel’s words that “fundraising is not rocket science!”.

Whether you are new to fundraising or you have been doing it for a long time, this book is a must-have for your non-profit library. I have a master's degree in non-profit management and I run a few non-profit organizations and I can tell you that Rachel's easy-to-understand explanations are pivotal to overcome the complicated world of nonprofits. There are a lot of things to learn, but this guide will help you focus on what's important. By the end of the book, you will be ready to raise your first $10,000.

If you don’t have much or any experience with Fundraising for a Non-Profit, this book is for you. In these pages Rachel addresses important concepts in a simply yet effective way that not only offers you the tools you need, but also leaves you inspired and motivated.

The book is quick and easy to read. It brings up a lot of very good points that every non-profit should consider. It make me think about the ways my organization approaches fundraising and donor stewardship, and ponder specifically how we could improve. I think we can make some changes based on the book's recommendations. Definitely worth the read!

I am not a fundraiser, but I do try to raise funds for causes from time to time. Plus, as a consultant, I work with non-profits in their fundraising. This book presents an approach to fundraising that is simple yet comprehensive. I feel the fog lifting as I read it, understanding with greater clarity the nuts and bolts of successful fundraising. I have already recommended it to clients and friends as a must-read book.

Excellent content and very well written.The author has shown tremendous experience and knowledge along with a practical approach to fundraising.