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4 Ways to Turn One-Time Donors Into Long-Term…

4 Ways to Turn One-Time Donors Into Long-Term Supporters

You’ve just wrapped up a successful fundraising campaign. The donations are in, the thank-yous are sent, and the team is celebrating a job well done. But what happens to all those new names on your donor list? Converting one-time donors into long-term supporters is a vital step toward building a sustainable funding base for your […]

Looking for attention? Why the details matter…

why details matter

It’s almost that time of year again. Your mailbox and inbox are probably getting as crowded as mine are. Appeals from organizations you’ve supported. And appeals from new organizations, hoping to grab your attention. It’s overwhelming to you, a professional. Imagine how it feels to your kind donors. Plus, we’re living in an age of […]

This is why you can’t find a great…

why you can't find a development director

Great development directors are precious. It seems there is a constant demand for development directors. Turnover is a tremendous problem. People wonder why they can’t find a great one. In their study, Underdeveloped, CompassPoint, and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund found “high levels of turnover and lengthy vacancies in development director positions throughout the sector.” […]

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