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AHP Book Store Introduction Development officers must be more than effective fundraisers. They also must be able to manage the resource development staff, supervise the development of the fundraising program budget, and exercise effective stewardship over the funds raised. That is why this topic is one of the fundamental educational programs offered by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Foundation and the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). This course discusses a number of the aspects involved in managing a comprehensive resource development program. It explores the qualities of a successful fundraising manager, examines resource development staff needs, discusses gift reporting and fund management, and explains the budget development process. It also includes a variety of instruments for gift reporting and budget preparation, as well as sample policies and procedures used by development program managers. The guide recapitulates material covered in the AHP course "Managing a Comprehensive Resource Development Program" and points you to additional resources to help you gain yet more detailed knowledge of this subject. Learning objectives When you have finished studying this guide, you should be able to:
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