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The Philanthropic Quest
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What your colleagues are saying
"Jim Lord is a visionary. He inspires us through his ethical approach to -- and sensitive appreciation of -- both the process of fundraising and the outcomes it produces to society's benefit. Jim's new series evidences his lifelong quest for higher ground and new vistas in our field. Once again, as always, he's blazing trails."
-- Kent E. Dove, Vice President for Development, Indiana University Foundation; leading author, consultant, and teacher
"When I was introduced to this approach, it was the first time an organization had ever asked what was important to me. It influenced how I think about myself philanthropically and how we need to treat others."
-- Barney Saunders. civic leader; Vice chair (retired) Cargill, Inc.
"Jim has helped me visualize where donors and non-profit organizations converge, where we can make the difference in a positive, human and ethical way. Bravo, Jim! Your way of thinking has inspired the 6,000 participants Procura has trained in Mexico and Latin America."
-- Marcela Orvananos de Rovzar, Founder of Procura A.C., the first institute in Latin America to teach institutional development; President of the Board, Unicef Mexico
"Applying Jim's model, we recently concluded the most successful campaign, by far, in our 150 years. I'm glad this powerful thinking -- which was fundamental to our achievement -- is now available more widely. I want to see my colleagues in advancement share in this experience of even greater professional success and personal fulfillment."
-- Dan Loritz, Vice President-University Relations, Hamline University
"Jim Lord was the first to show us that we can shift from asking donors for our needs to instead attending to -- even ministering to -- their desire to give. The results have been profound."
-- John A. Scola, CFRE; President, Catholic Community Foundation
"We always felt we were on a heroic journey and it was confirmed to us by an introduction to Jim Lord's Philanthropic Quest. Jim's talent lies in helping individuals and organizations discover their strengths and articulate their highest aspirations for themselves and for society at large. This process energizes and inspires the commitment of volunteers and donors. What a gift for us all. Thanks Jim."
-- Debbie MacDougall, Co-founder, Southridge School
"Jim Lord invites us all to expand our ideas about what is possible. In this ground-breaking new work, Jim once again shows us how to do just that -- by expertly guiding us in developing the human spirit, one conversation at a time."
-- Roy Craft, Executive Director, The Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta, Inc.
"There are those who believe that our professional skills allow us to raise money. But the essence of our success is the donor. Our role is to bring forward the hero in people, so they can show their love of humanity through gifts of time, talent and treasure. It's the potential to reveal the hero in the donor that inspires me -- and that's the lasting value of the Quest."
-- Gordon R. Johnson, Centre on Philanthropy, Bermuda
"Jim Lord was the first to show us that we can shift from asking donors for our needs to instead attending to -- even ministering to -- their desire to give. The results have been profound."
-- John A. Scola, CFRE; President, Catholic Community Foundation
"It was a rainy Friday afternoon and I was wondering whether or not to stay in fundraising. I liked the work well enough but just wasn't sure if it was what my life should be about. Sighing, I picked up my just-received first installment of The Philanthropic Quest and started reading.
"That was almost eight years ago and I'm still a fundraiser. I've been lucky enough to work with Jim Lord's approach and concepts and have seen amazing results -- some that I consider magic. And that's what this work should be about. Creating magic for our donors and our organizations. And for ourselves."
-- Penny Cowden, Executive Director, St. Mary's Hospital Foundation
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Read more ...
- What you'll learn
- What is the philanthropic quest?
- How is this different from conventional fund raising?
- The development officer as catalyst
- Beyond the feasibility study
- Contents of the series ... a sampling
- What your colleagues are saying
- A note from the author
- About the author
