Introduction: a field guide -- Positioning your organization. Organizational readiness ; Financial readiness ; The deal ; Legal and ethical considerations -- Raising money. Raising money ; Traditional fundraising methods ; Traditional fundraising plans and sources ; Voluntary surcharges ; Transfer fees -- Borrowing money. Borrowing money ; Bank lending ; Seller financing ; External revolving fund loans ; Internal protection funds ; Foundation program-related investments -- Looking ahead. Reducing costs ; Putting it all together -- Conclusion: how it could come together in the future.
