Resources   Welcome to Carol's Bookstore. Raising Charitable Children by Carol E. Weisman An easy-reading, how-to guide for introducing children of all ages to charity and volunteering, Raising Charitable Children is packed with practical advice and inspirational, real-life stories of friends and family who have made philanthropy a fun, rewarding part of a child's life. For quantity pricing, call 888-500-1777. 128 pages                                $ 14.95 Read more about this book 52 Ways to Motivate and Reward Your Volunteers and Board Members by Carol E. Weisman This unique new resource for non-profits contains 52 of the most successful tips from the best non-profit professionals.  In the handy format of a deck of cards. For quantity pricing, call 888-500-1777. 52 cards                                $ 15.00 Losing Your Executive Director Without Losing Your Way by Carol E. Weisman and Richard Goldbaum This new book is an invaluable resource designed to help nonprofit executives and board members  through the difficult transition of replacing the key member of their organization. 158 pages                                   $ 30.00 Read more about this book Secrets of Successful Retreats by Carol E. Weisman Whether you are planning to facilitate a retreat yourself, or you are a member of the planning committee, this book is a step by step guide to producing optimum success for your off site retreat. 205 pages                           $ 25.00 Build a Better Board in 30 Days: A Practical Guide for Busy Trustees by Carol E. Weisman Great reminders for experienced board members and an easy orientation for new ones. It provides effective strategies for improving the effectiveness of a board. The book is geared to volunteer service boards but is useful to anyone serving as a board member. 136 pages                           $ 12.00                   Secrets of Successful Fundraising by Carol E. Weisman       19 nonprofit gurus share their fundraising secrets. Chapters include: board involvement, feasibility studies, generating multiple revenue streams, hiring consultants, special events, direct mail, planned giving, grants, major gifts, cause-related marketing, corporate giving, internet fundraising, social entrepreneurism, newsletters, accounting 101, strategic alliances, and donor recognition. 352 pages                                 $ 25.00 Do I really need this book? Tips on Successful Major Donor Solicitation by Carol E. Weisman      Finally, a user-friendly tool for your entire fund-raising team: simple enough to support and educate the novice, sophisticated enough to encourage the intermediate, and fun enough to motivate the pro. Includes sections on: Basic things to remember, Researching your prospect, Calling for an appointment, Working with a partner, Overcoming objections, Follow-up, Worksheets, References, plus all-new cartoons by Dennis Fletcher. Order a copy for every board member! 32 pages                                     $ 5.00 Speaking of Money from BoardSource A guide to fundraising for nonprofit board members.  The perfect tool to inspire your board members to get involved in fundraising.  Hosted by Hugh Downs. 28 minute video, plus manual         $ 60.00 Board Governance: Building Passion for Mission from PBS/The Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations Learn how to recruit, retain and reward the board you need to fulfill your mission. A Telly Award-winning video.           $ 60.00 The Business Professional's Guide to Nonprofit Board Service by Charles F. Dambach, Oliver Tessier, and Carol Weisman Both business professionals considering nonprofit board service and those currently serving on boards will find useful guidance in this book. Within these pages, you will learn to clarify your expectations for nonprofit board service, as well as those of the nonprofit and your company. The authors explain the role of the board, the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and how to choose a board aligned to your needs and interests. By examining these elements, you can discover how to take proactive steps to expand your skills while positively impacting your community. 57 pages                                 $ 25.00 Board in a Bag A complete set of all the materials needed to help any non-profit board get on track and do what needs to be done.  Includes 4 books, 1 video, 200 booklets and 4 decks of cards.   $ 197.00 Shipping and handling will be added, based on the total amount of your order.    Quantity discounts available. Board Builders is a company dedicated to helping non-profits reach higher levels of success, and to helping board and staff achieve greater joy in their work. Carol helps organizations reach their potential by training staff and boards to be the best they can be. Board Builders 1-888-500-1777 (voice) 314-991-0202 (fax) P.O. Box 16124 St. Louis, MO   63105 info@BoardBuilders.com   ©2006 Carol Weisman-all rights reserved.