New Fundraising Houseparty book News Release
Morrie Warshawski
RELEASE
Contact: Morrie Warshawski 734.332.9768 www.warshawski.com
NEW BOOK DEMYSTIFIES SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING HOUSEPARTIES
Consultant and author, Morrie Warshawski, announces the publication of
his newest book: THE FUNDRAISING HOUSEPARTY: HOW TO GET CHARITABLE
DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS IN A HOUSEPARTY SETTING (58 pp, ISBN #
0-9712789-0-3), $14.95 plus $4.00 s&h. (available May 10th).
The Fundraising Houseparty completely demystifies this useful and
flexible method of garnering donations from individuals for a wide
variety of nonprofit programs - from film/video projects to community
education programs to capital campaigns - and with every type of donor
in both grassroots and wealthy settings. The book contains sections
on:
- Key Elements of a Successful Houseparty
- Pre-Party Check List and Timeline
- Instructions for the Evening Presentation
- Sample Invitations
- Bibliography (listing books and helpful websites)
The Fundraising Houseparty is based on Warshawski's years of work with
individuals and organizations, and contains examples from actual
houseparty events. Anyone interested in raising money for a
noncommercial program - individual artists, community groups,
nonprofit arts and social service organizations - will find The
Fundraising Houseparty an indispensable addition to her fundraising
bookshelf.
Price: $14.95 plus $4.00 s&h (for first book, $1.00 s&h for each
additional book)
Order From:
Morrie Warshawski
1408 W. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
www.warshawski.com
morr...@aol.com
QUOTES:
"If you're going to organize a fundraising houseparty - or you're even
thinking about it - buy this book! Crammed into the few pages of
Morrie Warshawski's The Fundraising Houseparty are years of hard-won
experience and a slew of practical tips that can make the difference
between a pittance and a pot full of money."
- Mal Warwick, Author of How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters
"Morrie Warshawski didn't invent the houseparty, but - given his long
and distinguished career raising money for the arts - he has certainly
perfected it. Read this booklet, follow his advice, and you'll find
lots of new money and new friends for your organization."
- Andy Robinson, Author of Grassroots Grants and Selling Social Change
(Without Selling Out)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Morrie Warshawski is a consultant, facilitator and writer who has
assisted nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists for over
twenty-five years on issues of long range strategic planning, staff
and board development, marketing and fundraising. His is the author
of numerous books and articles, including: SHAKING THE MONEY TREE
(Wiese Books/LA), A STATE ARTS AGENCY STRATEGIC PLANNING TOOLKIT
(NASAA/DC), and THE NEXT STEP (AIVF/NYC). Recent clients have
included: American Craft Council, Western States Arts Federation,
Grantmakers in the Arts, and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Full information on Warshawski and his publications can be found at
his website: http://www.warshawski.com
PHOTOS OF THE BOOK COVER, AND OF THE AUTHOR, ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST