Testimonials

For The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution

The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution shows us how to create a fundraising culture in any nonprofit organization. The content is spot-on and very thought provoking. It goes further than most to deliver the stuff every CEO needs: trade secrets that fundraisers usually keep to themselves.”— Michael E. Clark, Past President, Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

“Laurence’s book is the long-awaited toolkit that America’s heroic social change advocates need and deserve. Too many important national and community efforts fall short because fundraising skills are not married to their leader’s vision. This book demystifies what it takes to succeed. Reading it is a mandatory first step toward adequately capitalizing the nonprofits we all value. Laurence’s insider perspective gives us an enormous competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace.” — Billy Shore, CEO, Share Our Strength

“Laurence Pagnoni's "The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution" is a gift: a catechism for aspiring fundraisers, a tutorial for realizing aspirations, and a manual for getting a handle on the multi-faceted, multi-leveled mechanisms that make fundraising successful. Written with clarity and humility, it will remain close-by my desk for both reference and inspiration to walk a little farther in our quest to help the people for whom we've created our mission (Neighbors to Nicaragua). It's obvious Pagnoni has "walked these steps" many times himself, and his book is a sharing of his vast experience in this field. Regardless of the size or scope of your non-profit, there is much here to take you to "the next level." And because of the step-by-step guidance offered, you can get there not only de-mystified but also empowered. —  Chuck Selvaggio, Founder and Director, Neighbors to Nicaragua, Inc.

A Book You'll Keep and Wear Thin with Use. When I held my copy of The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution for the first time I was struck how many books in fundraising claim—through title or otherwise—to offer the “solution” to nonprofits’ money woes. True as that may be, do not confuse this insightful yet hard-hitting work with the silver-bullet claims of others. Laurence has created what I believe to be the only handbook for strategic fundraising. I use the term handbook deliberately. Solution is a comprehensive tool kit to execute and evaluate a professional strategic program. It’s just enough philosophy to give the tools meaning and cohesion but with plain, common-sense instructions to execute every aspect of a comprehensive program. A book you’ll keep on your shelf and wear thin with use, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution, is what you need today—and tomorrow. And one last plus: although written primarily for professionals, it’s easily understood and applied by the motivated volunteer.” — Larry C. Johnson, CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive), one of America's Top 25 Fundraising Experts‍.

For Fundraising 401: Masterclasses in nonprofit fundraising that would make Peter Drucker proud

Right at the start, I fell in love with this new book by Laurence Pagnoni. And the love went all the way to the end. — Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Philanthropy Program, St. Mary’s University, Minnesota

It’s rare that an author writing about fundraising offers anything we haven’t heard (or read) before. Rarer still when new ground is broken, and, where necessary, dogma challenged. Rarest of all is when we are shown, not told, through entertaining but instructive stories that make everything crystal clear. Laurence A. Pagnoni is that author, and this is that book. — Stephen C. Nill, JD, Founder and CEO, CharityChannel

You need this book—don’t start fundraising without it! — John Baguley, President, International Fundraising Consultancy

Laurence brings a unique wealth of leadership and fundraising knowledge to our sector. This book is no simple how-to guide for beginners; it’s a compilation of key lessons learned over his fundraising years. He encourages inquisitive and advanced thinking to fundraising strategy. My favorite chapter is “Fundraising Is Art and Science” — simply due to the fact that fundraising is not and should not be just an ask-and-receive strategy. It requires research, experimentation and an understanding of emotions. And this chapter fully explains what makes fundraising an art and a science, and dives into how the two can work together to help nonprofits get the most out of their fundraising. It’s a great resource for every nonprofit professional seeking to learn the finer details of fundraising, and for those who want to master it as well. — Nhu Te, Former Editor-in-Chief, NonProfit PRO

For You and Artificial Intelligence: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Understanding and Getting Started with AI 

“There is so much written about AI, yet very little that a nonprofit can use. Laurence fixed that problem. Bravo. And typical of Laurence’s generosity, he makes it available for a buck!”Arreva, Tech with Purpose, Driven By Cause, helping nonprofits build stronger, longer-lasting relationships with their donors.

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