Book 1: Definitions addresses topics common to the practice of donor relations and stewardship and clarifies their meaning specific to this work. It is an excellent read for those new to the field or to those in other positions who would benefit from the perspective of the donor relations professional.

Book 2: Measurement introduces the idea of measuring donor relations and stewardship practice, focusing on when and what to measure as evidence that donor relations has a positive influence on donor engagement, including giving.

Book 3: Structure builds on the definition and assessment of the work by looking at how donor relations and stewardship programs are organized. Authors within this volume address shop size and growth, innovation, and training of donor relations team members.

Book 4: Communication delivers research and practical experience from multiple professional perspectives on the use of communication to thank, inform and motivate donors.