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The important ways you say something without words

What are you saying to donors without words? My friend Clay wrote a terrific piece about the importance of data in your fundraising program. You can – and should – read it here. (Don’t worry, I’ll wait.) Clay makes an important argument for not overlooking the “little” things. Hand data entry over to a novice, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Data, Fundraising Tagged With: data entry, donor care, donor relationships Leave a Comment

New Year, New Goals: First Steps for Setting Your goals

With the new year comes new resolutions. Some are set on improving their physical fitness, while some are dedicated to giving back more to their communities in the coming year. Just as people around the world do, nonprofits set (or refresh) their goals as the new year approaches. With a fresh calendar ripe for filling […]

Filed Under: Blog, Planning Tagged With: fundraising plans 1 Comment

Simple Development Systems – smart fundraising with a heart

Smart fundraising with a heart. Isn’t that what we want? Are you new to fundraising? Or suddenly the chief (or only!) fundraiser? Are you feeling overwhelmed? I get it. Even after decades of fundraising, I took a DOD position that basically placed all fundraising responsibility on my shoulders. With very little budget. And a board […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: development systems, fundraising plans 4 Comments

Who is your community?

Do you know who your community is? Community is a word we tend to use a lot in the nonprofit world. I like that it’s expansive – it can grow to whatever you want it to be. But do you know who your particular community – or communities – are? I ask after reading a […]

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How to engage your board members

Board members can be your best allies Recently, I ran into a few of “my” former board members from an organization I worked with years ago. This happens because I still love the theater I worked for and they’re also still involved. So when opening night comes around, I can often count on a few […]

Filed Under: Blog, Boards, Fundraising Tagged With: board fundraising, Boards 3 Comments

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