This week’s post by Bill Tedesco comes to us thanks to DonorSearch Are you making the most of your major gift prospects? As you move forward with major giving, ensure that you’re developing a thorough and thought-out approach to finding new donors. A portion of thinking through the process from start to finish should involve […]
How to create something they will treasure
How to create something they will treasure Sad news this morning. We woke this morning to the news of David Bowie’s death. I had no idea he’d been ill. I’m not qualified to write about his music and life – so this isn’t about music. But this morning, an early response to a fan letter […]
Serendipity: another word for smart fundraising?
Is it serendipity or do we make our own luck? Many years ago, I was doing one of my favorite tasks – opening the mail. I bet you know what I mean. It’s a whole lot of fun to see a stack of appeal returns waiting for you. One day, I opened an envelope to […]
Do and do not for 2016
A new year. Time to hit the reset button. It’s a good thing to stop, think about what we’ve done, and contemplate how to do better. So here are my suggestions for your new year. Do make the time now to clean up your database. Bad data is bad fundraising. Make sure your records are […]
Do you want to be good enough?
Do you want to be good enough? It’s Christmas week. I don’t have a post ready to go. Instead, I’ve been busy thinking and shopping and running through lists in my head. I get lovely cards from friends every day. I haven’t even taken a picture of my kids yet. And if I get around […]
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