13 Best Fundraising Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 13 best fundraising books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Fundraising books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best fundraising books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
13 Best Fundraising Books
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Building Donor Loyalty
The Fundraiser's Guide to Increasing Lifetime Value
It's Not Just About the Money
How to Build Authentic Donor Relationships
The Fundraiser's Guide to Irresistible Communications
Real-World, Field-tested Strategies for Raising More Money
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Influence
The Psychology of Persuasion
Made to Stick
Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
Also recommended by:
Brian Armstrong, Ev Williams, Andrew Wilkinson, Changpeng Zhao, Sahil Lavingia
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How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
Also recommended by:
Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing
How to Change the World
Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas
Mobile for Good
A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits
Real Impact
The New Economics of Social Change
Relationship Fundraising
A Donor Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money
The War for Fundraising Talent
And How Small Shops Can Win
Sources
- 1
10 Must-Read Books for Fundraisers
advancementform.com
- 2
Articlethe Almost Complete Reading List For Fundraisers
sofii.org
- 3
5 Fundraising Books Everybody Should Read | Human Rights Careers
humanrightscareers.com
- 4
Seven books to read to become a better fundraiser
learning.candid.org
- 5
10 Books to Read to Become a Better Fundraiser
fundraisingip.com
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.
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