"A broadly nuanced view of written and personal fund development communications and their purpose - creating and sustaining relationships - that embraces philosophy, strategy, and practical tips. The counterpoint of their styles intrigues, and their prose is lively and surprising: interspersing anecdotes with intermezzos with powerful challenges to the way we approach our work and our relationships. Bravo! (Kay Sprinkel Grace, Principal, Transforming Philanthropy, LLC)
"With inspired precision, energy and passion, Tom and Simone have set a new milestone and raised the bar for fundraisers around the world. Keep Your Donors throws down the gauntlet - it is now up to us to share their vision and step outside our comfort zones to meet the challenges of the flat philanthropic world head on!" (Jon Duschinsky, Fundraiser, France)
"This book is a 'must-have' for those who want to move beyond competence to excellence, beyond formula to strategy, beyond immediate 'fix' to long-term stability." (Sarah C. Coviello, CFRE, President, Coviello and Associates)
"This book isn't about gimmicks, taste or (what we all secretly fear) manipulating relationships to take advantage of others. Simone and Tom synthesize the body of knowledge and research on fundraising to teach you to communicate so someone can tell if your organization is worthy of his or her interest and gift. Your relationship with donors is based on their desire to make the world better in some way, and your organization's ability to accomplish it. They transformed how I write (and I was good before) and made it more comfortable for myself and board members to ask. (Stephen Slaten, Ph.D., Executive Director, Jewish Family Service of Worcester, Inc.)
"Every single person who considers themselves to be part of building donor relationships must read this book. Truly superb, concrete, research based information." (Patricia M. Dowling, MSW, Executive Director and Board member)
"These pages are filled with everything you need to know about relationship fundraising - written in an easy conversational style that will have you fully engaged as a reader. The placement of sound, practical advice within the context of the deeper meaning of nonprofits and philanthropy creates an extraordinarily satisfying experience for the reader." (Carol Golden, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Rhode Island Foundation)
"Tom and Simone have made an invaluable contribution to the art and science of relationship building that is the hallmark of successful philanthropy. This timely, practical, and thought-provoking book should be shared with institutional leaders, volunteer boards, and development professionals who are committed to challenging themselves daily to be donor-centered. The writing style is engaging, opinions are supported by research, and, in their usual style, the authors liberally share best practices that can be readily adapted to all sectors and program size. Read this book with a pen and pad in hand and learn how to master the art of telling donor stories." (Pearl F. Veenema, Past Chair, AHP)
"Keep Your Donors offers some of the best advice from one of the world's leading fundraisers - and it will help you to become a much better fundraiser - should you want to be of course!" (Simon Harris, Australian fundraiser)
