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3 Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks

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3 Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks

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 people happier, healthier, and more resilient in hard times. And one of the best ways to express...

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Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”?

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Are You Embracing the Power of “Thank You”?

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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Would You Hire a Fundraiser with No Fundraising Experience?

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Would You Hire a Fundraiser with No Fundraising Experience?

Are you having a hard time finding frontline fundraising talent? You’re not the only one. We’re hearing from our clients how difficult it is finding people to respond to job postings and recruitment...

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Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling?

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Why Do Fundraisers Avoid the Problem in Their Storytelling?

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...

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Why Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT Just a Career

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Why Being a Frontline Fundraiser is NOT Just a Career

To illustrate the deep impact that you have as a frontline fundraiser in matching your donor’s passions to the mission, I’d like to share a story.

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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...

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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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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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Keep, Lift, Move: The Three Objectives of a Successful Mid-Level Program [Podcast Episode]

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Keep, Lift, Move: The Three Objectives of a Successful Mid-Level Program [Podcast Episode]

More and more non-profits are discovering that a mid-level program is the key to a healthy donor pipeline. If you’re wondering where to find more major donors, the answer is almost always: look to...

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