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Doors to Donations nonprofit fundraising

As a nonprofit fundraiser, it's important to understand that every donor is different. Some may pref...

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Money Talks nonprofit fundraising

When I was growing up, we never talked about money in our home. I knew my parents had jobs, they got...

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Say It Like You Mean It nonprofit fundraising

Saying "thank you" to donors and others whoĀ invest inĀ the mission of your NPO is an essential aspect...

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Can I Have Your Attention Please nonprofit fundraising

We all have the freedom to move our attention at any given moment.

This freedom to pay our attentio...

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The Authenticity Factor for Fundraisers nonprofit fundraising

Authenticity is a buzzword that is often thrown around in the workplace. The idea of being true to o...

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What Do You Need to Know About a Prospect? nonprofit fundraising

Let's say you've been assigned a new prospect. This prospect is not only new to you but brand new to...

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Don't Listen to Rick Springfield nonprofit fundraising

Despite what Rick Springfield may haveĀ advised in the 1980s, please DO TALK TO STRANGERS in your wor...

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I've Been Wrong nonprofit fundraising

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. I've been completely wrong.

The phrase "fear of the ask", which I use often bu...

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Data and Major Donor Prospects nonprofit fundraising

Sharing data with a major gift prospect can be an important part of building a case for your organiz...

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10 Things I Learned in Acting School Every Nonprofit Asker Needs to Know nonprofit fundraising

Nonprofit fundraisers, I call them askers, are like actors in more ways than you'd probably imagine....

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