Fundraising Management in a Changing Museum World

Kate Brueggemann has a record of accomplishment leading development programs through times of significant change, including her tenure at the Brookfield Zoo and Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Missouri History Museum. Leadership and fundraising are her specialties. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of navigating organizational change and its impact on fundraising at national conferences. Donna McGinnis moves organizations forward with a blend of servant leadership, clear strategy, and collaboration. In key leadership roles at Naples Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Missouri History Museum, she became known for navigating change, building audience, and increasing philanthropy. She is passionate about professional development, presenting often in university settings and at local and national conferences.

Chapter 1: It’s About Relationships; Chapter 2: Do You Know Who You Are?; Chapter 3: Defining What You Need to Raise; Chapter 4: Making the Case; Chapter 5: Who Will Give?; Chapter 6: Laying the Groundwork; Chapter 7: Making the Ask; Chapter 8: The Missing Link: Stewardship; Chapter 9: The Team; Chapter 10: Developing the Plan; Glossary; Appendix 1: Sample Annual Development Plan; Appendix 2: Sample Annual Development Plan Narrative; Appendix 3: Sample Development Dashboard; Appendix 4: Sample Donor Contact Calendar; Appendix 5: Sample Portfolio Review; Appendix 6: Sample Impact Report; Appendix 7: Sample Solicitation Letters; Appendix 8: Brookfield Zoo Case for Support.