1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910457078903321

Titolo

Introduction to homeland security [[electronic resource] /] / Jane A. Bullock ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2006

ISBN

1-281-05222-1

9786611052225

0-08-047868-9

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (671 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BullockJane A

Disciplina

363.32/0973

Soggetti

Terrorism - Prevention - Government policy - United States

National security - United States

Civil defense - United States

Emergency management - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Historic overview of the terrorist threat -- Statutory authority -- Organizational actions -- Terrorist-related hazards -- Safety and security -- Mitigation, prevention, and preparedness -- Response and recovery -- Communications -- Technology -- The future of homeland security.

Sommario/riassunto

INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY was the first book to provide practitioners, educators, and students with a comprehensive account of the original and ongoing developments in the Department of Homeland Security's reorganization, as well as the practices, policies and programs enacted in relation to the government restructure. The new edition continues to prove the standard in providing the latest information on the developments in national security in the context of DHS.Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, the book recounts US Government and private sector actions taken s



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910136774003321

Autore

Klein Kim

Titolo

Fundraising for social change / / Kim Klein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

1-119-20979-X

1-119-20978-1

Edizione

[Seventh edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (451 p.)

Collana

THEi Wiley ebooks

Disciplina

361.7068/1

Soggetti

Fund raising - United States

Nonprofit organizations - United States - Finance

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Fundraising for Social Change ; Additional Titles from Kim Klein's Fundraising Series; Contents; Online Content; Acknowledgments; Introduction to the 7th Edition; About The Author; Part One What's New, What's Hot, What's Over, What's Not; 1 Nonprofits and the Money They Raise; The Size and Scope of the Sector; Where Money for Nonprofits Comes From; What Research Tells Us About the Nonprofit Sector; Who Gives Away Money; Givers Give; Who Receives Charitable Giving; Giving to Religion; 2 Creating a Fundraising Philosophy; 3 Be Clear About What the Money Will Do; What Is in the Case Statement?

Why Does Your Organization Exist? What Do You Most Believe?What Are Your Goals and Objectives? What Do You Do?; Objectives; What Have You Accomplished?; Who Is Involved in This Organization and How Does It Run?; How Much Does It Cost for Your Organization to Function, and Where Do You Get Your Money?; Creating a Strategic Plan; Developing the Case Statement; 4 What You Have to Understand to Begin Fundraising; Focus on Diversifying Donors; Appeal to People Who Give; Why People Give; Asking People to Give Is Easy to Learn; 5 The Importance of a Good Board of Directors; The Board and Fundraising

Time and MoneyThe Role of Paid Staff; Our Board Members Don't Have Any Money; Common Board Problems and Suggested Solutions; Too Much Is Expected of Board Members; Individual Board Members Feel



Overworked; The Board Avoids Making Decisions; Decisions Are Made, Then Forgotten; There Is No Accountability; Moving Past Board Problems; Recruiting Board Members Willing to Help with Fundraising; The Orientation; Advisory Boards; When to Form an Advisory Board; Forming the Advisory Board; Using Other Volunteers for Fundraising; Part Two Ask Them, Thank Them, Ask Them Again

6 Financial Needs and Fundraising StrategiesAnnual Needs; Asking Several Times a Year; Attracting New Donors; Capital Needs; Endowment and Reserve Funds; Three Goals for Every Donor; Three Types of Strategies; Acquisition Strategies; Retention Strategies; Upgrading Strategies; You Can't Save Time; 7 Thank Before You Bank; People Need to Be Appreciated; Don't Do As I Say; Do It Now; Logistics and Content; Sample Computer-Generated Thank-You Notes; Dear Freda,; Dear Annie Mae,; Handwritten Thank-You Notes; The Friendly Form Letter; Thank-You Calls; Common Questions

8 Getting Comfortable with AskingWhy We're Afraid to Ask for Money; Specific Fears; "The Person Will Say No"; "Asking a Friend for Money Will Have a Negative Effect on Our Friendship" ; "If the Person Says Yes to My Request, I Will Be Obligated to Give to His or Her Cause Whether I Want to or Not" ; 9 Ask a Real Prospect; Ask a Prospect; Contact; Belief; Ability; Steps in Creating a Prospect List; 10 How to Ask; The Most Formal Approach; Sometimes You Only Need Step 1 or Step 2; The E-Mail or Letter; The Phone Call; You Don't Reach the Prospect; You Do Reach the Prospect; The Meeting

Meeting Etiquette