September 4, 2014
The Top 7 Things Donors Hope to Hear in Words and Actions

1. “Thank you, you gift made a difference.” View this as the start of the conversation not the end. 2. “Here’s specifically how your gifts[…]

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July 24, 2014
How to Collect Mission Stories to Inspire Donors, Funders, and You

“It’s hard to get staff to share stories.” Glenda Leonard, Development Director at the Salvation Army, said, “We’ve even made it part of their annual[…]

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June 2, 2014
Don’t Just Find Donors, Grow Your Own

In fundraising, we talk a lot about finding donors. Donors are like Superman. Many are secretly willing to be heroes. Until you grow a relationship[…]

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May 29, 2014
Donor Letters: What Errors Have You Seen?

A friend notified a well-recognized national nonprofit that he was leaving a gift to them in his will. Within two week a packet of material[…]

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April 3, 2014
What No-brainer Opportunities Can You Offer to Your Top Donors?

I visited the offices of a community foundation last month, I was ushered into a small, lovely meeting room overlooking the city’s most famous avenue. […]

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January 28, 2014
Can You Find The Donors on Your Membership List?

One of your donors makes a six-figure gift to another nonprofit. Can you use this information to further your mission, and help the donor and[…]

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December 5, 2013
Fundraising Without Cute Puppies, Kittens, & Kids

Over and over, I hear nonprofits leaders complain that their fundraising efforts are hindered because they have nothing cute to offer donors. They envy other[…]

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October 25, 2013
Donors Are Waiting For You to Ask

Sometime in your relationship with your donor, the time will come to ask for money. It’s a critical moment to seize. You’re in midst of[…]

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October 1, 2013
Why Do Your Donors Give You Money?

Find out why your donors give to you and use this knowledge to grow your income.

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August 19, 2013
How To Get Value Out of Donor Rejection

They say, no, or even worse, they are silent. In either case, you, your nonprofit, and your idea are rejected. Rejection, while difficult in all[…]

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