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It’s Halloween week, and while most people are trading ghost stories or debating the best candy, I thought we’d share a few fundraising horror stories. Now, before you cover your eyes, I’ll say this: the vast majority of fundraisers and donors we work with are incredible people—thoughtful, caring,...
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As we approach year-end, this is the perfect time to strengthen your donor connections and feel confident in your phone conversations. Donors are often more available—and more open—during this...
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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...
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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.
