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Informationen zum Autor June Bradham is founder, owner, and President of Corporate DevelopMint, a fundraising and strategic planning consulting firm for nonprofits. Having personally led and overseen a team that has led scores of fundraising campaigns with goals that have ranged from $2 million to over $1 billion, June has become a recognized leader in the creation of innovative, successful development efforts. She was also honored by the Charleston Regional Business Journal as one of 2008's Most Influential Women in Business as the CEO of the Year, a testament to the strength of her for-profit acumen as well as her successes leading nonprofits. June writes a monthly column in the Business Journal and has had a number of articles selected for inclusion in numerous trade publications throughout the nonprofit industry. Each year, she is invited to be a key speaker at many organizations, including the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the American Marketing Association. Klappentext "At once, The Truth is refreshingly candid and deeply insightful. June Bradham is without peer in her ability to understand volunteer boards, and this understanding creates for us all more meaningful relationships and far more successful organizations. All boards and staff can use this book well...and for good." -- Paula Harper Bethea , Chair Emeritus, United Way of America's Board of Governors, Director, External Relations, McNair Law Firm, PA " The Truth does an outstanding job of dispelling the myths about working with boards that can often jeopardize our fundraising success. The stories are compelling and should serve as a 'textbook' for all of us who rely on the involvement and commitment of our board members to raise funds." -- Timothy R. Burcham, CFRE , former International Board Chairman, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Vice President, Kentucky Community and Technical College System "In The Truth , June Bradham provides meaningful insight for those seeking to better collaborate with their boards while making a lasting contribution to the sector itself. As she always does, June helps us see more clearly and turn insight into positive action." -- Rachel Hutchisson , Corporate Relations & Philanthropy, Blackbaud, Inc. "Few others can inspire and capture the inherent potential in volunteer boards like June Bradham. Her well-framed interviews and seasoned insights create an unparalleled gift for philanthropic organizations and their leaders." -- J. Gregory Pope, CFRE, FAHP , Chair Elect, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy International Board; Chief Development Officer, Saint Thomas Health Services "June accurately illustrates the myriad personalities, purposes, and passions that make up a board. Understanding what drives them as individuals is vital to their experience and the organization's success." -- Betty Stilwell , President, Methodist Health Foundation Zusammenfassung The Truth About What Nonprofit Boards Want is a must read for every executive and fundraiser who wonders how to attract and retain passionate and generous board members. Just listen to the Truth: stories from the mouths of high value volunteer leaders uncovered during extensive interviews with board members from around the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Introduction. Myth 1 It's the Cause, Not the Company. The Truth Current board makeup is the number one reason a top-flight candidate will agree to consider board service-or will not. Myth 2 A Great Board Member Is a Great Board Member. Period. The Truth The board member who doesn't feel the cause passionately from head to toe can't compete with one who does.
