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Creating the Disney Experience (Season 1, Episode 18)

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A challenge for the fundraisers of the world…

Fundraisers have more competitors now than ever before. Your competition is global. They are everywhere because the Internet has made it easy to become a competitor…. Read More


Donor Psychology: Do you know what really makes your supporters feel good?

Funny thing about fundraising is that it all boils down to this: Making sure that your supporters feel good! I know, I know. In the… Read More


What’s Next for Engagement Fundraising?

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What’s Next for Engagement Fundraising?

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Have you ever had one of these horrible bosses?

According to Toni Coleman, interim editor in chief of CASE’s CURRENTS Magazine, there are 4 types of horrible bosses: The micromanager The disinterested boss The… Read More


Creating Your Fundraising Caseload – Part 2 (Season 1, Episode 17)

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Creating Your Fundraising Caseload – Part 2 (EF-S01-E17)

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5 interesting videos that promote legacy giving

Here are 5 videos for promoting legacy giving. According to LegacyVoice these 5 are the best. I’m not so sure about that. But I do applaud… Read More


Creating Your Fundraising Caseload – Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 16)

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Creating Your Fundraising Caseload – Part 1 (EF-S01-E16)

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Is shaming an effective fundraising strategy?

I was intrigued.  A few weeks ago one of my employees (Nicole) forwarded the following email to me from her beloved alma mater. It was… Read More


12 astounding ways engagement fundraising can help you right now

Here are a dozen ways engagement fundraising helps nonprofits all around the world. 1. Focus on your oldest supporters and Legacy Society members who have no children and capacity… Read More


Why You Should Hire a Fundraising Consultant (Season 1, Episode 15)

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Why You Should Hire a Fundraising Consultant (EF-S01-E15)

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End of Year Is Here: Where to Focus Your Attention Right Now

Well, that was quick, it’s already October (Friday, October the 13th to be exact). Where did 2017 go? As with every year, time seems to… Read More


Private vs. Public Schools and Marketing Channels (Season 1, Episode 14)

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Private vs. Public Schools and Marketing Channels (EF-S01-E14)

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Will you be at Blackbaud’s BBCON next week? I will!

NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO MEET-UP WITH ME AT BBCON, SCROLL DOWN. Lawrence Henze, Greg Ring and me. At 9 am next Thursday (October 19th),… Read More


2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study (Season 1, Episode 13)

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2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study (EF-S01-E13)

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There Are Only Three Ways to Raise More Money

Every nonprofit organization needs more of two things: time and money. Okay, every organization (nonprofit or for-profit) could use more of those two resources. Hey,… Read More


4 big reasons why you should not ask for money when you survey your supporters

Over the summer I was admonished by an “expert” in the field. I’m used to it by now. I’ve been helping nonprofits (instead of private sector… Read More


Donor Advised Funds (Season 1, Episode 12)

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