Happy Surprises: Help Others Discover The Joy of Giving (Used Paperback) - David L. Heetland

"Happy Surprises is a gift of wisdom and rare practical insight for all fundraisers. Drawing on Heetland's years of experience as a highly successful fundraiser, this book is a primer on how to build an effective fundraising organization. It should be given to every new development officer." -William G. Enright, Founding Director Emeritus, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University

"Heetland's years as chief fundraising officer are nearly unprecedented in higher education. His stories demonstrate the joys and successes that can come from a commitment to cultivate and steward donors and prospects over an extended period of time." -William R. Hausman, Former Senior Vice President, Campbell and Company

"Heetland offers a delightful collection of real-life stories about his experiences in fundraising. These stories will give you insight into his systematic method of cultivating donors. But more important, they will inspire you to see possibilities you might not have imagined. I know -- I was with him, trembling, as we made a five million dollar ask. And the result of the ask was a very happy surprise!" - Ted Campbell, Professor of Church History, Perkins School of Theology, and former president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

David L. Heetland is Senior Vice President for Planned Giving at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois.

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