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Gratitude

Who Has Loved You Into Being?

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Who Has Loved You Into Being?

My wife and I went to see It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks, who plays Fred Rogers. It was a wonderful film, and I urge you to see it. There was one scene that will stick...

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It’s Not Enough to Say Thanks

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It’s Not Enough to Say Thanks

You know that when a donor gives a gift, your first job is to say thank you, as quickly as possible. Amazingly, colleagues in our industry (including Richard and myself) have written, conferenced,...

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Express Gratitude to Donors Daily

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Express Gratitude to Donors Daily

One thing that’s difficult for me to do is to focus on the positive things people do. Jeff and my wife both tell me regularly that I am too problem-oriented. There is good and bad news to this...

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5 Self-Care Tips to Make Time for YOU During Busy Seasons

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5 Self-Care Tips to Make Time for YOU During Busy Seasons

One thing is certain… the year-end push is exhausting. You’ve been busy preparing donor offers, meeting with donors, writing thank-you notes, making follow-up calls… and by this point in the year,...

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Write Your Major Gift Message with Emotion and Heart

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Write Your Major Gift Message with Emotion and Heart

Maybe you’ve heard that old adage: information tells, emotion sells. I suggest you print that out and put it in front of you when you’re writing, so that you make sure you start with emotion and then...

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Seven Ways MGOs Can Avoid Burnout

I talk to many major gift officers, development professionals and non-profit executives every week. Perhaps it’s the time of year, or the stage in their careers, but I’m hearing from a large portion...

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