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No Wonder You're Leaving

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No Wonder You’re Leaving

I feel like every six months or so, either Richard or I feel compelled to write about the state of turnover in our industry. It’s sad, because honestly, not much has changed in over a decade of writing this blog. But, if we can help one CEO, ED, or Development Director think about how they can...

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Membership Programs, Of Any Kind, Suppress Giving

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Membership Programs, Of Any Kind, Suppress Giving

Second in a three-part series: “Why Your Donors Aren’t Giving More” It’s always interesting to see how people react when Jeff and I assert that the annual fund, giving societies, and membership...

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Your Donor Needs to Know Their Gift Is Making a Difference

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Your Donor Needs to Know Their Gift Is Making a Difference

First in a three-part series: “Why Your Donors Aren’t Giving More” “Most people give without expecting anything in return,” said some authority figure.

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What If I’m Trying to Promote Better Collaboration Between Departments?

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What If I’m Trying to Promote Better Collaboration Between Departments?

Fourth in a Six-Part Series: What Should I Do If…? Something happens in almost every non-profit where, over time, we lose focus. And as the non-profit grows, it breaks down into departments or siloes...

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What If Leadership Is NOT Entirely on Board with a Donor-Centered Program?

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What If Leadership Is NOT Entirely on Board with a Donor-Centered Program?

First in a Series: What Should I Do If…? A Six-Part Series Inspired by You

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14 Ways to Tell Your Donor She Made a Difference

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14 Ways to Tell Your Donor She Made a Difference

“How do I tell my donor she made a difference?” the MGO asked. “I mean, there are only so many ways to do that.” Good question. Jeff and I routinely tell MGOs that there’s no limit to how many times...

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