Kelly Tenkely never set out to become a fundraiser. She was a teacher and school founder who set out to create extraordinary learning experiences for kids. But when the dream required funding, she discovered a different way to think about fundraising rooted in relationships, generosity, and shared purpose.

In Fundraising Was Not on My BINGO Card, Kelly shares honest stories, practical strategies, and creative ideas from years of building a community around a mission people believed in. Rather than offering gimmicks or high-pressure tactics, she invites readers to see fundraising as an act of hospitality and an opportunity to welcome others into meaningful work.

Whether you’re leading a school, nonprofit, community organization, or passion project, this book will help you approach fundraising with more confidence, more creativity, and a lot less dread.