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For years, Richard and I have been saying that a non-profit should consider half of their mission to be about donors. In other words, your mission should be just as much about your donors as the work you’re doing every day to make a difference in the world.
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Remember last week’s blog, where I touted that Veritus clients saw their major gift revenue go UP by 22% on average, versus the national average of LOST revenue at -4%, based on the Fundraising...
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I just finished reading several blogs and reflections from AFP-ICON, which just wrapped up in New Orleans, and it sounds like people are extremely nervous! Why? Because a recent report by the...
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Recently, we shared on Facebook and our other social media about a free white paper of ours called, “Six Secrets to Becoming an Extraordinary Major Gift Officer.” One of the six secrets is that if...
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Most organizations simply don’t have enough resources devoted to training and supporting managers, which means that fundraisers are often left to fend for themselves. Without consistent input,...
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If your caseload donor is silent, it could be that you’re not in sync with their communication preferences. Diana Peterson-More writes a brilliant article about communication alignment in her piece...
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Many of us in the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. But gratitude is a year-long practice, not an annual feast. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude makes...
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Something I’ve been working on in my growth as a leader is to show appreciation for my team. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them; I’m just not good at it, and I don’t always remember to mention it....
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You have a flat tire, so you need to go get it fixed. You’re hungry so you stop and get some fast food, or you visit the grocery store. When you’re not feeling well – you go to the doctor. If your...
