THE FUNDRAISING HOUSEPARTY completely demystifies this useful and flexible method of garnering donations from individuals for a wide variety of nonprofit programs - from community education programs to capital campaigns to individual arts project - and with every type of donor in both grassroots and wealthy settings. The book contains sections on:o Key Elements of a Successful Housepartyo Pre-Party Check List and Timelineo Instructions for the Evening Presentationo Sample Invitations and Donor Cardso Bibliography The Fundraising Houseparty is based on Warshawski's years of work with individuals and organizations, and contains numerous examples from actual houseparty events. Anyone interested in raising money for a noncommercial program - individual artists, community groups, nonprofit arts and social service organizations - will find The Fundraising Houseparty an indispensable addition to her fundraising bookshelf.