"Development professionals cannot succeed by simply changing tactics; they must help cure their institution's ailments. As James Carville might say, ‘It's the organization, stupid.'" (James H. Lewis, CFRE, from his review of Joyaux' first edition. Advancing Philanthropy, Fall 1997, AFP)

"...an important work if we are to be serious about positioning our institutions for the future. Joyaux has captured the essence of what we as development professionals should understand and be prepared to address as we look to the 21st century." (Dennis Stefanacci, ACFRE, 1996 AFP Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year)

"Simone Joyaux provides those of us who labor in the vineyards of the philanthropic sector with invaluable tools and concepts for translating organizational vision into reality. As one who has enjoyed the privilege of being a colleague of Simone's in various venues, I view this volume as but one more component of the innumerable contributions she has made to not-for-profit organizations and their stakeholders over the past quarter century." (Tim J. Burchill, CFRE, in the foreword to Joyaux' book)