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I am more than my checkbook

I am more than my checkbook. Do your donors feel that way? And does a well-written appeal really matter? In the rush to get something, anything, out the door on time, does it really matter how good it is? Judging from my mailbox, many charities – even large ones – don’t seem to think so. […]

Filed Under: Annual Giving, Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: appeal writing, donor-focused 11 Comments

Why we do our nonprofit work

Have you had one of those days where all you can do is wonder why we do it – this nonprofit work of ours? I think we’ve all had those days. I hope not too many of them! A friend shared a video that I had to share with you. If you’ve ever wondered why […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications, Thanks Tagged With: emotional fundraising, generosity, storytelling 4 Comments

Are you guilty of donor abuse?

Are you guilty of donor abuse? It happens too often. You might want to check yourself. Here are some signs: You value the person according to their checkbook It’s happened more than once. I make a thank you phone call, only to hear the person on the other end protest. “You don’t need to call me! I’m […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications, Thanks Tagged With: donor care, donor love, thank you letters 4 Comments

Why I write

Last week, my friend Diana Schwenk shared her thoughts on writing and handed off #WhyIWrite to me. Here’s why: Creativity will out People are creative – whatever outlet they choose. And if one outlet is not available, that creativity will find its way out into the world somehow. For as long as I can remember, I was […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: #whyIwrite, Writing 1 Comment

So, Hands-On Fundraising is a thing…

Just a quick mid-week post to share with you that Hands-On Fundraising, LLC is formed and ready for business. I think this is where my long nonprofit career has been pointing. It’s time to share what I’ve learned over those years. Time to reach more organizations and help them do great work. Thank you for […]

Filed Under: Annual Giving, Blog, Donor communications, Fundraising, Planning Tagged With: appeal writing, donor retention, Fundraising, nonprofit consulting 2 Comments

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