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Top 8 reasons why you might want to read my new book: Engagement Fundraising

Here are 8 reasons why you might want to read my new book: Engagement Fundraising …


New Filters and Save Campaign Report Charts

Filters There’s a brand new filter in town! Say hello to an improved dashboard list segmenting and building process. You’ll notice there are only four… Read More


Who Is This Guy? (Season 3, Episode 4)

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Who Is This Guy? (EF-S03-E04)

0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:0038:29 Who Is This Guy? (EF-S03-E04) Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsShare Leave a ReviewListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSTuneIn… Read More


How are you doing compared to your peers?

Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE (an expert on fundraising, social media, and nonprofits) pulled together these nuggets from my Fundraising Report Card app. For that, I owe her… Read More


Engagement Fundraising in Action with Erin Troia (Season 3, Episode 3)

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Engagement Fundraising in Action with Erin Troia (EF-S03-E03)

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15 Reasons Why Colleges and Universities Better Start Raising Money Much FASTER!!!

According to Glassdoor, the following 15 companies no longer require college degrees. I think they are starting to recognize that they can hire smart people… Read More


7 ways to make sure your print designs win hearts and minds (not design awards)

Make the fonts at least 12 pt…. 14 point is even better for older eyes. Even though you might feel that it looks chunky, remember,… Read More


To Fundraise is Human (Season 3, Episode 2)

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To Fundraise is Human (EF-S03-E02)

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9 Tips to Help You Start and Maintain a Major or Legacy Giving Conversation

Before you can even get to ‘the ask’ you’ve got to start and maintain a conversation. Here are some pointers to do just that: Don’t… Read More


Now You May Access Reports For Your Automated Cultivation Emails!

Thanks to your suggestions, you can now see reports on your automated cultivation (drip emails) in the Reports section. You’ll see: Subscribers Engagement with your… Read More


Want a copy of the ‘best of my blog’ book?

Some of you might already know that I’ve got a book coming out this year on September 18th titled Engagement Fundraising. Hooray! You can pre-order… Read More


Fear or fear not… a massive disruption in the fundraising industry? That is the question!

It seems like everyone is saying they are disrupting this or that these days. Lots of people wear it as a badge of honor whether… Read More


What Everyone Is Missing About The Giving USA 2018 Annual Report (Season 3, Episode 1)

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What Everyone Is Missing About The Giving USA 2018 Annual Report (EF-S03-E01)

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Why you should think more than twice about allowing anonymous responses in donor surveys

Sometimes people ask us why we don’t allow donors to be anonymous when taking donor surveys. I guess they actually believe donors want to be… Read More


Engagement Fundraising Podcast: The reviews are in!

Podcasting is pretty new for me. I’ve never done it before. But I’m thrilled to see the reviews for the Engagement Fundraising Podcast have been positive. Hooray!!… Read More


11 reasons why donors and organizations love charitable gift annuities

Why donors like CGAs CGAs help them feel good because they get to make a gift to support a cause they believe in while also… Read More


How nonprofit organizations can provide more value to generate more revenue in 5 simple steps

In my last post, I tore up the concept of the disappearing donor. I proclaimed that donors are not disappearing. Rather, our sector’s fundraising practices are driving… Read More


The myth of the disappearing donor

Lots of folks think donors are disappearing.  While populations in the U.S. and other philanthropic countries are still increasing how can it be that donors… Read More


Announcing notifications, new supporters table, major gift consideration status, updated map, and more!

It has been a busy month here at MarketSmart! Thanks to your suggestions, we’ve implemented a few incredibly useful features: NotificationsThere is a new tab… Read More


Complacency is a prelude to disaster

I know, change is hard. But I think too many people are afraid of change and disruption when they really should be afraid of being afraid…. Read More


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