The world of fundraising has a language all its own. Some terms are drawn from federal and regulatory agencies like the IRS and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Others emerge from the for-profit sector. But most of the vocabulary of the profession stems from the unique circumstances of charitable fund raising. This resource provides clear and concise definitions for nearly 1400 key fund-raising and related not-for-profit terms. The terms included span a wide range of topics...from development to accounting to marketing to public relations. Collected and refined over the last 25 years, this resource reflects the latest trends and developments in the field and will be a valued reference for fund-raising professionals of diverse backgrounds.

• All definitions written from the fund-raising perspective



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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FUND RAISING EXECUTIVES is the leading professional association for fund-raising professionals. It advances philanthropy through its more than 16,000 members in 136 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.