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Praise for WHAT THE FUNDRAISING
"Don't let the word 'fundraising' mislead you. This book is for anyone who creates, holds, and manages relationships--meaning everyone."
--Whitney Conner Clapper, Community Relations and Impact Lead, Patagonia
"In this engaging book, Erickson generously shares her deep and broad experience in fundraising, surfacing invaluable insights backed by research from various academic fields. The book will no doubt be enlightening and energizing not just for fundraisers, but also for anyone whose job requires making asks of others."
--Piyush Tantia, Chief Innovation Officer, ideas42
"Erickson leads the charge on the future of fundraising with unparalleled insight and empathy. This groundbreaking work shifts the paradigm from a transactional, dollar-driven approach to one of alignment, empathy, and sustainable impact. By addressing the root causes of stress and burnout, Erickson paves the way for a healthier, more vibrant community."
--Floyd Jones, Speaker, Coach, Community Builder and Founder, BackBlack
"A must-read for our entire industry and a forward-thinking guide for creating the world we want to live in. In this brilliant book, Mallory holds our hand, reminds us to stay in our hearts, and gives us all the real-life tools we need."
-- Maggie Doyne, Co-founder and CEO of the BlinkNow Foundation and Author of Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, Healing, and Hope
"A hilarious and brutally honest guide to the sometimes chaotic world of nonprofit fundraising--Erickson doesn't just pull back the curtain; she rips it off the rod and sets it on fire. As a Black woman with 25+ years experience as a development professional and trusted philanthropic advisor, I can confidently say I wish I had this book when I was at my lowest. Erickson's insights are a lifeline."
-- Kishshana Palmer, Author of Busy Is a Four Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less
"What the Fundraising is a deeply personal and profoundly insightful journey into the heart of nonprofit fundraising. Erickson's candid storytelling and innovative strategies make this book a must-read for anyone in the nonprofit sector looking to transform their fundraising practices and build authentic, sustainable relationships with donors."
-- Nathan Chappell, Co-author of The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges