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Why Should You Care About Your Donors?

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Why Should You Care About Your Donors?

I remember sitting at my desk 36 years ago, opening reply envelopes from a mailing I sent out weeks prior. I was right out of college, and this was my first job… working as a fundraiser for a small non-profit. I had no idea what I was doing. But what I did know was how passionate our donors were...

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Do You Know What Makes or Breaks a Great Non-Profit?

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Do You Know What Makes or Breaks a Great Non-Profit?

Development Directors are the unsung heroes of a non-profit. Over the years of working on major gifts (and by that, I mean mid-level, major, and planned giving), Richard and I have developed the...

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Value Over Time

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Value Over Time

There is a high turnover rate in relationship fundraisers. Statistics tell us, most leave within an average of 18 months. There are a lot of reasons for that… But for those that stay, there is a...

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What Does Tradition Have to Do with Donors?

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What Does Tradition Have to Do with Donors?

What holiday traditions do you love? We just celebrated a number of holidays with many beautiful traditions. One of my family’s favorite tradition is to make Scandinavian Almond Bars together, a...

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New Year, New Thinking! Assessing Your Donor’s Behavior

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New Year, New Thinking! Assessing Your Donor’s Behavior

A three-part series to start the New Year right It’s January and it’s the best time of the year (after your books on 2024 close) to start evaluating your donor file. Why is this so important? Because...

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New Year, New Thinking! Self-Reflection

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New Year, New Thinking! Self-Reflection

A three-part series to start the New Year right. I think it’s natural at the end of a year or at the beginning of a new year to do some self-reflection on where you are in your life, your work,...

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New Year, New Thinking! Strengthening Your Internal Relationships

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New Year, New Thinking! Strengthening Your Internal Relationships

A three-part series to start the New Year right I love starting off a new year with goals, resolutions, and new ways of thinking. I love being inspired and pumped for the year ahead. In thinking...

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Are You Asking Your Donors “Why” Enough?

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Are You Asking Your Donors “Why” Enough?

Why does your donor love your organization so much? Have you sat down with your donor and really listened to their answer? If they said something like, “Well, I just think you do a great job,” did...

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Do New Year’s Resolutions Even Work?

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Do New Year’s Resolutions Even Work?

It’s hard to believe we’re about to enter 2025. If you haven’t already, soon you’ll be seeing messaging everywhere about setting your New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re one of those people that says,...

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The Best Podcast Episodes and Blogs of 2024!

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The Best Podcast Episodes and Blogs of 2024!

Here's a recap of our favorite podcast episodes, blogs, and other resources that you might have missed over 2024 to help you raise more revenue for your mission. Best of the Nothing But Major Gifts...

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