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Have you ever found yourself dreading that moment when you need to ask a donor for a gift? You’re not alone. For many mid and major gift fundraisers, the ask is the biggest emotional hurdle in their work. I’ve known hundreds of fundraisers who can build authentic relationships, hold deep...
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There’s no getting around it: year-end is crunch time. You’ve got goals to meet, reports to pull, events to manage, and donors to thank. Amid all that activity, it’s easy to let fear or uncertainty...
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We’ve hit that familiar stretch on the fundraising calendar—the final months of the year when everything feels urgent. Goals need to be met. Donors are making decisions. Tensions rise. If you’re...
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Over the last 16 years and assessing over 1,000 donor files, it turns out that having a robust, managed mid‑level program with a mid‑level rep is perhaps the most important strategy you could have...
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As I now have moved into my 60s, I have much more patience about things than I did when I was in my 30s or 40s… except a couple of big things—stupidity and injustice. Especially as it relates to how...
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“Where do I find new major donor prospects?” This is one of the most common questions we get from fundraisers. And I get it. There’s a lot of pressure—especially from your CEO or board—to “go find...
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Donors today expect more from their favorite charities. They want accountability, clarity, and a direct connection between their giving and the impact it makes. If you’re a frontline fundraiser, you...
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Does your organization have the potential to bring in more revenue from Donor-Advised Funds, but you’re not sure how to go about it? You’re not alone.
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The last quarter of the year is crunch-time for everyone in fundraising. Donors are being bombarded with messages of gratitude and generosity from every organization out there, and your team is...
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How are you doing as you prepare for year-end? Do you feel like you have a clear strategy in place, or are you scrambling to figure out how to reach your goals? Are you confident in the ask amounts...
