From the Heart - Tips from a (REAL) Donor Jan 08, 2018

I see you.

Not in a creepy way - but in a great way - like:

I know you.

You're my people.

This...

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The First Step Toward the Next Gift Jan 02, 2018

Why do most donors say they've stopped giving to an organization?

They weren't thanked. In...

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Getting the visit. Tip #3. Be brief. Dec 18, 2017

If you wish more donors would respond to your emails, we are here for you!

Here's tip #3 to write...

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Getting the visit. Tip #2. Connect vs. Convince. Dec 11, 2017

If you wish more donors would respond to your emails, we are here for you!

This is tip #2 to...

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Getting the visit. Tip #1. Look for the Hook. Dec 05, 2017

How did anyone raise any money before email?

It's like traveling before Google Maps!

But, email...

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Serve. Don't Sell. Nov 29, 2017

Nancy and I recorded our very first episode of the brand new Generous Change podcast. Woohoo!

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Difficult Donors (It's Not Your Fault!) Nov 14, 2017

This month, in Fundraisers' Monthly, we're getting really real.

We're talking about difficult...

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What's Your One Thing? Part II Nov 09, 2017

What's the one thing you wish you'd known when you started fundraising? 

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What's Your One Thing? Nov 07, 2017

What's the one thing you wish you would've known when you started fundraising?

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LESSONS FROM MILLIE: PART ONE Jul 28, 2017

As I type, my dog, Millie, has her head in my lap.

She nudges my elbow every few seconds to get a...

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PURPOSE RULES FEAR May 08, 2017

You know that thing that happens to you when you know it's time to bring up money in a donor...

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ARE YOU GONNA ASK TODAY? Apr 04, 2017

Are you? Going to ask today? It not, what do you need to learn to get there? 

One of three...

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