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Why you should always be learning

I’ve been in the nonprofit world for more than three decades. (I’d like to say I started at 10, but that wouldn’t be quite honest.) But whatever the organization, or even my role, one thing was absolutely true. There was always something to be learned. Always a way to do something better, faster, smarter. And […]

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How to raise more and spend less money

Raise more money and spend less? Some unsolicited advice for organization leaders Whatever your fiscal calendar, this is the time of year when hopes are placed on fundraising success. Most organizations raise a good part of their money between November and December. Your fundraising staff are busy. There are mailings to get out, email campaigns […]

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