Publications
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Advanced Fundraising
Capital Campaigns in the Digital Age
R450Capital Campaigns in the Digital Age: Traditional Wisdom Meets Today's Technology by Linda Lysakowski Linda Lysakowski’s book captures both tried and tested wisdom and decades’ long experience in successful capital campaigns with the possibilities enabled by today’s technology. Capital Campaigns in the Digital Age is ideal for anyone wanting to raise money for capital needs – from equipment to buildings or vehicles. This fundraising guru shares all the steps needed to ensure that capital campaigns have the best chances of succeeding, from assessing an NPO’s readiness for such an undertaking to thanking donors – and everything in between.Add to basket -
Advanced Fundraising
Nonprofit Fundraising Mastery
R500Nonprofit Fundraising Mastery by James Ruell It doesn’t get much better, two for the price of one! Papillon is delighted to offer James Ruell’s two-books-in-one. This highly experienced fundraiser and trainer, has, cleverly, bound two of his excellent books into one. Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies does what it says: clarifies (in accessible language) the often-daunting processes of planning for fundraising. Winning Grants walks the reader through the steps: from background activities such as clarifying an NPO’s objectives, deciding whether a potential donation is appropriate for an NPO and researching grants to understanding what motivates grant-givers, the structuring of a proposal and asking for funding. These two books, offered as Nonprofit Fundraising Mastery, is highly recommended.Add to basket -
Fundraising for beginners
Fundraising for Dummies 4th ed
R600Fundraising for Dummies 4th ed by Dr Beverly A. Browning This long-time favourite and go-to guide for fundraisers globally has been updated to be relevant to the world of social media. Not only does it cover all the (unchanged) basics of fundraising, but it also embraces the world of digital fundraising, which, if neglected, will impact negatively on both maintaining existing funding sources and, vitally, accessing new and younger donors. This easy-to-follow advice on getting creative about donations will suit fundraisers, board members, volunteers and staff members in any NPO or tertiary institution. This packed guide covers numerous tips, advice and lessons, including:Add to basket- The role of a fundraiser
- Sources of funding and how to secure funding from each source
- Using the latest online fundraising tools and social media techniques to reach out to audiences
- Making fundraising easy with examples and templates for donor letters
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Advanced Fundraising
Change for Better: Behavioural science lessons in fundraising from the world’s top practitioners
R650by Bernard Ross, Madeleine Croucher, Meredith Niles and Omar Mahmoud Bernard Ross had hundreds of people in awe as he conducted his masterclass at the 2023 Papillon Online Fundraising Conference. In Change for Better, Ross and his cowriters share behaviour science lessons from the world’s top practitioners. With over 400 pages of insights, ideas and inspiration from global case studies on how behavioural science can transform fundraising, applying the cutting edge thinking shared in this book can transform an organisation’s funding.Add to basket -
Advanced Fundraising
Change for Good: Using behavioural economics for a better world
R600by Bernard Ross and Omar Mahmoud Anyone involved in fundraising from individuals today needs to understand behavioural economics. In this outstanding and accessible book, Ross and Mahmoud make this otherwise daunting sounding topic, understandable. Packed with examples and practical ways to drive positive change, Change for Good is a must read. Everyone in fundraising and NPO communications will benefit, as will their organisations, from this excellent book.Add to basket -
Advanced Fundraising
Making the Ask: The artful science of high-value fundraising
R550Fundraising, particularly from wealthier people, is about asking the right people for the right money in the right way. But how do we do this? In this ground-breaking book, global experts Bernard Ross and Clare Segal share their approach - used by major fundraising organisations from UNHCR in the Middle East to MSF in the US and from UK’s Oxford University to MEF Museum in Argentina – which has been used to secure gifts up to $110m in a single ask. This outstanding book is relevant to experienced fundraisers looking for new ideas or those new to the NPO arena.Add to basket -
Advanced Fundraising
Fundraising from UK donors – a global guide to raising money in the UK
Packed with resources and tips, Fundraising from UK donors, is an invaluable guide to anyone, anywhere wanting to raise money from the UK.Read more -
Advanced Fundraising
Fundraising in the Digital Age – A guide for nonprofits
R280This accessible and easy to follow book will guide anyone from a large or small, new or established not-for-profit entity on all the important steps and factors to maximise digital giving. Order for KindleAdd to basket -
Advanced Fundraising
Fundraising from UK donors – a global guide to raising money in the UK
R400Packed with resources and tips, Fundraising from UK donors, is an invaluable guide to anyone, anywhere wanting to raise money from the UK.Add to basket -
Other
CAN DO!
R320CAN DO! is a memoir based on Kevin’s challenges and highlights in the corporate, non-profit sectors and personal life and covers his diverse experiences and wisdom gained across these spheres. CAN DO! is an easy read, perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, leadership, business acumen and personal development over a variety of topics and is packed with personal stories, insights and techniques. Prescribed reading for ANYONE wanting to make a positive difference to the world we live in! This book has the power to change lives.Add to basket -
Donor Resources
South African and Northern Donor Database Combo
R800We have revamped our Donor Directories in response to valuable input from fundraisers around the country. Our South African Donor Directory, with detailed sections on companies, trusts and embassy donors is now sent as spreadsheets only.Add to basketThis product is digital. Donor Directory spreadsheets will be emailed within 72 hours of payment.
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Donor Resources
Northern Donor Database
R500Northern Donor Directory Database The Northern Donor Directory Database has been substantially expanded. As trusts in the UK remain the largest donors into South Africa, our UK lists have been doubled. There are also USA and European donors listed and we have introduced a Rest of the World section featuring foundations around the globe that support the work of organisations in South Africa.Add to basketThis product is digital. Donor Directory spreadsheets will be emailed within 72 hours of payment.