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Don’t Be White Noise to Your Donor: 4 Ways to Stand Out

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Don’t Be White Noise to Your Donor: 4 Ways to Stand Out

You know those sound machines that create white noise and block out all the other sounds around them? That’s what’s happening to your donors right now because everyone is following the same donor communication strategy.

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How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

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How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

For today’s blog, I’ve invited Paul Towne to share his story with you with the hope that it might inspire you as you think about either moving into a new position or, if you are a non-profit manager...

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In 2022, There’s No Excuse NOT to Have a Mid-Level Program

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In 2022, There’s No Excuse NOT to Have a Mid-Level Program

When did mid-level programs become an essential part of fundraising strategy? I remember it well. I was sitting in a conference room 10 years ago and a client of ours who we were working with on...

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Your Reputation Matters: Restoring Donors’ Trust in Your Organization (Part 4 of 4)

I was talking with a business colleague and asked him if he knew Ralph [not his real name]. “You know,” I said. “That guy who used to work at [name of organization].”

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What Being Thrown Under the Bus Taught Me About Trust in Donor Relationships (Part 3 of 4)

This is Part 3 of a series on building trust: “No Trust, No Relationship, No Money.” So far, on this journey of earning donor trust, we have talked about how trust starts with you, then moves to your...

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The Fish Stinks From the Head: Warning Signs of an Untrustworthy Non-Profit (Part 2 of 4)

This is Part 2 of a series on building trust: “No Trust, No Relationship, No Money.” “The fish stinks from the head.”

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Question of the Month: What role does your organization’s structure have in your donor pipeline?

Most non-profits don’t realize there’s a connection between their organization’s structure and their donor pipeline.

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The Balancing Act of Year-End Outreach in Major Gifts

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The Balancing Act of Year-End Outreach in Major Gifts

Your hands ache from writing “We couldn’t do this work without you,” on hundreds of cards. The papercuts on your fingertips sting as you shovel another handful of Fritos into your mouth, desperate to...

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What the Arab Culture Can Teach Us About Meaningful Donor Conversations

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What the Arab Culture Can Teach Us About Meaningful Donor Conversations

If your donor seems hesitant to meet with you, it might be because of how you run your meetings. Here’s a different way to think about donor conversations which will change how you organize and...

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