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Reference books are always useful. In this list some books have been reviewed whilst others are listed as recommended reading.

Cultural Giving: Successful donor development for arts & heritage organisations (2006)
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Written by a former director of Philanthropy UK, this book provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of fundraising for cultural organizations, including sections on donor research, events, legacies, board development and tax issues. Case studies demonstrate best practice and...
Major Donor Fundraising (2007)
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This book works through the building blocks for developing a programme of major gift giving, including strategy, research, cultivation, making the ask and good stewardship once the cheque is received. No quick results are promised, the foreword warns, "There are...
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2012/13
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This is a ‘fundraisers’ bible’. Essential reference containing information on the grant-giving, deadlines, contact details and advice for applicants of the largest UK trusts and foundations.
Women, Wealth and Giving: The virtuous legacy of the boom generation (2010)
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This book is written for “boom-generation women” (those born between 1943-1964) and those who need to understand that slice of the demographic pie, such as advisors and fundraisers. In a departure from the standard formats of ‘how to’ giving textbooks...
Philanthropy in England 1480-1660: A study of the changing pattern of English social aspirations (1959)
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The first of the two major histories of English philanthropy to be published in the mid-twentieth century, Jordan bases his work on a comprehensive study of all charitable legacies made within this period from the late 15th to mid 17th...

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