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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)

0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:0032:01 2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study (EF-S01-E13) Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsShare Leave a ReviewListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe… Read More


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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Donor Advised Funds (EF-S01-E12)

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How big is the average major gift?

“What’s your average?” I found myself asking that question in meetings with clients all the time. What surprised me was that most didn’t know the… Read More


Changing Mindsets is Hard! (Season 1, Episode 11)

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Changing Mindsets is Hard! (EF-S01-E11)

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FINALLY REVEALED: Dr. Russell James’ secrets to conducting donor surveys

He’s back! And this time he’ll be talking about one of my favorite subjects — donor surveys. Sure, I’ve got some experience in this area…. Read More


Job Titles For Fundraisers (Season 1, Episode 10)

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Job Titles For Fundraisers (EF-S01-E10)

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Introducing the First Ever Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the 2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study. The research was led by Melissa S. Brown and supported by the Association of Philanthropic… Read More


Can Penelope Burk predict the future?

Do you know Penelope Burk? I first found out about Penelope Burk when I was running a marketing agency that solely helped private sector companies (not… Read More


Could your volunteers solve most of your fundraising problems?

Volunteerism is the gateway drug leading to major giving and legacy gifts. Proof can be found in the 2016 U.S. Trust® Study of High Net Worth… Read More


The Donor Rubik’s Cube (Wants, Needs, and Interests) (Season 1, Episode 9)

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The Donor Rubik’s Cube (Wants, Needs, and Interests) (EF-S01-E09)

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My New Engagement Fundraising Podcast: The reviews are in!

Whenever I do something new, I get a little nervous. “Will they like it? Will they “get” it? What if the New Jersey boy in… Read More


Why People Give (Season 1, Episode 8)

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Why People Give (EF-S01-E08)

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Fundraisers, today you have a chance to feel exactly how your donors feel

Disaster. Friends, our fellow Americans are facing trillions of gallons of water. It’s a disaster that will, unfortunately, end up being the worst in Texas’ history…. Read More


Donor Expectations (Season 1, Episode 7)

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