"Fundraising is an increasingly important responsibility for academic leaders, from department chairs to deans and on up into the executive ranks in higher education. In this book Penelepe Hunt (professional fundraiser, teacher, management consultant and executive coach) shows the vital role that academic leaders play in raising funds. She explains how leaders can learn the skills to become effective at networking, entrepreneurial, and productive fundraisers. This book offers a concise, practical guide to academic leaders succeed in their development activities. Hunt breaks down fundraising in a way that clarifies roles, responsibilities, programs, activities, politics, sources, and process.everything an academic leader needs to know in order to succeed"-- Provided by publisher.