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6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make

If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff. Not enough time. And definitely, not enough money. You get used to making do. Find shortcuts. You work a lot. But too often, you don’t do the things that […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: fundraising appeals, fundraising investment, small organizations 8 Comments

Just call me Cassandra

Do you recall Cassandra of Greek mythology? Apollo granted her the power of prophecy. But when she refused his advances, he twisted the gift. She’d still see what was coming. But no one would believe her. Development staff often have to be the speakers of unfortunate truths. Like Cassandra, we’re castigated and disbelieved. It doesn’t […]

Filed Under: Blog, Boards Tagged With: fundraising investment, nonprofit management, strategic planning 6 Comments

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