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Being “donor-centered” or “donor-focused” had a good run. But Richard and I believe it’s dead. It’s dead because it’s not working. That is, not working well enough. What was great about “donor-centered” fundraising is that it changed the focus from tactics and strategies that were centered on the...
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“So, tell me what you did with my money,” the donor said. And the silence and lack of response drove her away. Jeff and I hear stories like this every week. Every week! Sadly, this is one of the...
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The word transformation is an interesting and inspiring word. It means “a thorough or dramatic change.” It is positive and aspirational, and it carries a lot of meaning when it comes to giving. There...
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You’ve heard of the term “Solo Player.” In a sales environment, it refers to someone that does everything on his own and won’t include others in his work. Over the years, Richard and I have run into...
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Sixth in the series: Six Traits of Healthy Donor Relationships You probably would never think of saying “no” to a donor. But in a healthy relationship, sometimes you have to. It feels...
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Part three of the series: Six Traits of Healthy Donor Relationships “Yes, you are right. Our overhead is 26%!” “I’m calling to let you know that the project you funded is being shut down. We thought...
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Second in the Series: Six Traits of Healthy Donor Relationships The planet and its people are hurting. We’re living in a broken world with a lot of things that are not going well. This is why good...
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Major Gift work is not easy. Yet when I read the headlines of our industry magazines and web sites, everyone seems to have either an easy way to do major gifts, or some kind of major gift fundraising...
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Last week, Jeff wrote about how difficult it is for MGOs to get meetings with donors. His blog was in response to many requests we are getting from our readers and the MGOs we manage to give more...
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#5 in the series How a Caseload Grows Over Time Budget time in any organization, commercial or non-profit, is when revenue forecasts are always made. Someone will invariably say, “We need growth of...
