Review of "Let's Have Lunch Together"

"Let's Have Lunch Together" is full of "specific, effective strategies and problem- solving ... well worth reading and adopting."

I don't often get a reader to review my book, especially to his or her entire community. Thanks to Don Mathis, President and CEO of Community Action Partnership for his generous review of “Let’s Have Lunch Together” in the Fall 2009 issue of “The Promise.” After my recent keynote at their national conference in Philadelphia, many of the CAP leaders have enthusiastically embraced these principles of relationship-building.

Here’s a synopsis of Don’s review: “Thoughtful, easy-to-understand strategy for fundraising, board and resource development and strengthening any agency’s viability and sustainability.

“Howard . . .makes a compelling case that it’s essential for nonprofit executives and leaders to build and maintain close relationships with potential funders, board members, policymakers and a wide variety of people-with-influence. . . . it’s equally important for the agency’s leader to build, nurture and expand the number of strong personal relationships.

The book describes specific, effective strategies and problem-solving techniques that are well-worth reading and adopting. Howard makes his book fun to read and reflect on.”

I appreciate his kind words!