Capital Campaigns from the Ground Up: How Nonprofits Can Have the Buildings of Their Dreams (The AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series)

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The nonprofit leader’s complete source on setting, pursuing, and meeting building campaign goals

Here's the guidance you need to accomplish one of the most important steps in the growth of an organization: the campaign for funding and completing a significant building project. This book lays out a detailed road map for successfully managing all aspects of project realization. Moving easily from preparation to design to fundraising, Capital Campaigns from the Ground Up presents a comprehensive approach to coordinating these efforts. This practical, clearly written handbook will help you:

Think strategically in the early preparation stage
Balance building and fundraising concerns
Build a committed team of volunteers, a cohesive board, and a solid donor base
Make a strong case for support, utilize media resources, and communicate a clear mission
Determine what has worked in past successful campaigns

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Excellent Resource for Nonprofit leaders and professionals.......2004-04-13

Capital Campaigns from the Ground Up: How Nonprofits Can Have the Buildings of their Dreams
By: Stanley Weinstein ACFRE, EMBA

Published by: The AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series

Reviewed by: Norman Olshansky, President
NFP Consulting Resources Inc.

Planning for and conducting a Capital Campaign can be a very complex, time consuming and challenging enterprise for a nonprofit organization. It can also revitalize, enhance and enable organizations to dramatically improve their overall operations and financial resource development activities way beyond the conclusion of the campaign.

Stanley Weinstein's book is a very good source for information on what it takes for a capital campaign to succeed. The main part of the book contains advice obtained from Weinstein, who was a professional fundraiser and consultant. He has many years of campaign experience, and was a former member of the national board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. His comments on planning, board involvement, prospect identification and cultivation, as well as on volunteer and solicitor training are very good. He also has separate chapters on Churches and Faith Based Institutions as well as Historic Preservation Projects. See below for chapter listing.

One of the more significant aspects of the book, which is not found in most other publications on capital campaigns, is the chapter written by Dale Dekker, one of the contributing authors who is an architect. His input on Project Planning, Design, Construction, Furnishings, Contracting, etc. is excellent.

The book also provides very good information on the basic techniques, skills, processes, timelines and pre-requisites for a successful capital campaign. It could be an even more valuable publication if it included more examples from case experiences that demonstrate creative use of newer fundraising techniques, divisional activities, marketing and additional information on how to help potential solicitors overcome anxiety related to making the ask.

Budgeting and sequencing of the information could also be improved. It wasn't until chapter 8 that issues related to pre-campaign planning studies was reviewed.

On the plus side, the inclusion of a detailed index at the end of the book helps to make the publication a valuable reference resource.

Chapters include:
Coordinating Project Planning and Fundraising Planning
Confidence and Communications
Building a Strong and Committed Board
Project Planning
Project Delivery Strategies
Prospect Identification and Cultivation
The Case for Support and Campaign Materials
Precampaign Planning Study and Campaign Readiness
Staff and Volunteer Solicitation Training
Managing the Campaign
Grants and Government Funding
Churches and Faith Based Institutions
Historic Preservation Projects
Parting Thoughts

Despite its limitations, this is a solid publication and a very helpful addition to the body of materials currently available on the subject.

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Morphometrics is the statistical study of biological shape and shape change. Its richest data are landmarks, points, such as the bridge of the nose, that have biological names as well as geometric locations. This book is the first systematic survey of morphometric methods for landmark data.

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good reference for shape research.......2000-06-21

Bookstein's work represents an alternative to Kendall's view of shape that is more specific to biological forms. The operationalization of D'Arcy Thompson's ideas on biological shape using thin-plate splines is reason alone to get a copy of this book. Bookstein's coverage of thin-plate splines is very clear and intuitive. Unfortunately this standard is not upheld for all subjects covered in the book, but the fact is that this is a very difficult subject.

Morphometric Tools for Landmark Data: Geometry and Biology. (book reviews): An article from: Human Biology

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Morphometric Tools for Landmark Data: Geometry and Biology. (book reviews): An article from: Human Biology
Michael Mahaney
Manufacturer: Wayne State University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Human Biology, published by Wayne State University Press on February 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1644 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Morphometric Tools for Landmark Data: Geometry and Biology. (book reviews)
Author: Michael Mahaney
Publication: Human Biology (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 1994
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Volume: v66 Issue: n1 Page: p157(4)

Article Type: Book Review

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Morphometric Tools for Landmark Data: Geometry and Biology

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Morphometric Tools for Landmark Data: Geometry and Biology
Fred L. A Bookstein
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N7EO3E

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This book is a field guide to the mammals of this unique subcontinent and includes the best places to watch them. It describes each of the 100 plus species that can be recognized in the field, including identification, habitat, range, behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The Field Guide also contains color illustrations of each mammal as well as tracks of the more prominent species, and mammal lists and maps for each national park.

Key Features:

The only current guide to mammals of the region
Contains color pictures and full text on the 106 larger species likely to be encountered
Includes drawings of tracks of key species to aid identification
Presents full details of 23 parks and reserves, with location maps, visiting details and species lists for each

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed As Well.......2006-03-03

I have to concur with the first reviewer, this book was a big disappointment. I was looking for a resource that would allow me to identify mammals in the field. This book does not do that. If you have even the most rudimentary knowledge of animals (e.g. you can identify an elephant) then you can probably get by without this book.

The plates are few and of poor quality. Maybe the authors just tried to do too much, but the format leaves a lot to be desired and most of the material either needs to be removed or expanded upon (removal might be preferable: the 3 page list of what is on the 9 color plates is silly, a better index would work fine). While it is small and sturdy as a good field guide should be, the overall information probably won't help you much in identifying mammals. I saw three species of sheep in the Indian Himalaya and only one was listed in the guide. Similarly, I saw two species of pika and I am still not sure if they are the two described and illustrated.

I actually liked the section towards the back regarding where to look for animals. However, that this more of a reference or travel planning source, and it is only a brief overview at that. Allowing that it accounts for about 40% of the entire guide, it is a lot to carry around for little information.

The bottom line is that I would never carry this book into the field again.

Quite Disappointed.......2002-03-08

I found this book to be overall pretty disappointing. First off, the illustrations are horrible. They look like children's cartoon drawings. Why don't the editors of mammal-books hire the same artists who do bird guides? The latter are generally really good.

Secondly, there is a lot of important information lacking. For example the book states that it describes "almost all the species that can be identified in the field easily". I was hoping for a book to 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent' (ALL of them) not a book of 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent that can be easily identified'. The whole section at the end on 'Where to Watch mammals' is pretty useless. I'll get that info from the 'Lonely Planet', thanks. That space should have been spent instead on descriptions (and better illustrations) of more species.

Good field guide - bad entertainment.......2000-06-23

This book covers the land mammals of the Indian Subregion or in other words it cover: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. However, it also does exclude the smaller and often inconspicious mammals like baths, schrews, and most rodents. A number of small but often conspicious mammals are included. For instance both squirrels and pikas are included. In total it depicts and describes 106 species in deatail. It starts in the typical manner with an introduction to the region, mammals, and mammal observing. This section is highly usefull to the unexperienced reader, but will probably seem quite borring to most, as it is short and only mentiones the most bassal things. The next fourty pages is devoted to the mammal species themselves. This means that there is 2-3 species per page. About each species the book descibes identification, habitat, range (no range maps!), behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The text is not for pleasure reading, but it is highly usefull in the field. A thing to remember - not mentioned in the book - is that the status refers to subregion only, not the intire world. An example is the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) which is described as endangered. The next pages are assigned to 12 colour plates with drawings of the mammals. The drawings are not especialy beautiful, but all the important details usefull in identification are remembered. The next 12 plates are devoted to animal tracks. The last third of the book describes 23 national parks/reserves in the region including the famous Chitwan NP and Sunderbars NP. These pages are the highlight of the book. In this part there is a map of each park and a quite thorrow descibtion of acces, accomodation facilities, season to go there, larger mammals of the area etc. Sadly similar chapters in other books have been shown to go quickly out of date. At the end of the book there is a chapter called "futher reading" which obviously seems equal to bibliograpy.

In total the book seems to be good in the field, but there are quite a few large lacks. For instance a number of large species known in the area are not mentioned at all. An example is the Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica). The Slender Lori (Loris tardigrandus) is mentioned only briefly in "similar species" of the Slow Lori ( Nycticebus coucang). This seems strange as the Slende lori occurs in a much larger part of the subregion. Sadley this is also a fact with a number of other species. They also use a number of outdated latin names. An example is the use of the genus Felis for all the smaller cats. In the beginning of the book they mention that the reason for the use of "old names" is because they are more familiar to people! But they are still incorrect in my opinion (I know other people don't find them to be so). It is however still a very good and usefull companion when watching wildlife in the region.

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A Field Guide to Indian Mammals
Vivek Menon
Manufacturer: Not Avail
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives

ASIN: 0143029983

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Voyage to the Whales
Hal Whitehead
Manufacturer: Chelsea Green Pub Co
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Binding: Hardcover

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Field Guide to the Mammals of the Indian Subcontinent : Where to Watch Mammals in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan (Ap Natural
Raj Singh K. K. Gurung
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHIRBS

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Babes in the Woods: The Woman's Guide to Eating Well, Sleeping Well, and Having Fun in the Backcountry
Bobbi Hoadley
Manufacturer: Falcon
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Binding: Paperback

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Rayovac SPHLTLED 3-in-1 LED Head-Lite

ASIN: 0762725303

Book Description

Bobbi Hoadley offers this fun guide for women who want to be wild--but don't want to suffer through their time in the wilderness. Hoadley introduces the concepts of wilderness or backcountry adventure for the novice and experienced camper alike. Her tips on personal hygiene, traveling light, and enjoying the journey are designed with women in mind--but these are tips that men can take to heart, as well.
From tips on packing and physical fitness to ways to entertain the group once they are in the wild, this book is packed with great advice from a woman who knows camping and wants to help women embrace being "Babes in the Woods." Gourmet "on-the-trail" recipes are also included.
Hoadley's message: With a little planning and some know-how--plus a good attitude--women can sleep well, eat very well, and really enjoy their backcountry adventure.

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Ever send out an embarrassing, costly, typo-filled, business letter? Now, this practical book is here to help. Each section contains exercises and activities that strengthen your proofreading skills and eliminate errors and inaccuracies from your documents.

Customer Reviews:

Proofreading skills.......2000-04-13

Although this book will be helpful to the beginning proofreader, it may not be of use for advanced proofreading. It may help you write better letters, but it's not for the professional proofreader. It does include workbook sections, proofreaders' marks and proofreading strategies.

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Over 2000 decorative initials — most in full or partial alphabets — largely 15th, 16th centuries.

Historic Alphabets & Initials: Woodcut & Ornamental

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Historic Alphabets & Initials: Woodcut & Ornamental
Carol Belanger (editor) Grafton
Manufacturer: Dover Publications, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S8AQ2G

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