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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 the wealthy people in town.” You’ve probably heard these kinds of questions before. “Can you get lunch...
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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...
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The final quarter of the year is here—the busiest, most critical stretch for most fundraisers. For many organizations, the last three months account for up to 40% of total giving. That’s both...
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I talk to many major gift officers, development professionals, and non-profit executives every week. Lately, I’ve been hearing a common theme: people are burned out, stressed out, and even...
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I know what you're thinking right now. The idea of being vulnerable with your donors probably makes your stomach tighten up a bit. Trust me, I get it. In our society, we're taught from an early age...
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The other day, a friend told me about his annual physical. He thought he was doing fine—eating fairly well, staying active, managing work. But the doctor had a different perspective. She laid out...
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One of the most frustrating challenges for a non-profit fundraiser is when leadership resists embracing a relationship-based fundraising program. Maybe they’re clinging to old habits—relying solely...
