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Are you a secret imposter?

I am an imposter. There. I said it. Out loud this time, instead of in my head. Recently, I was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices 2018: Philanthropy and Global Development. Pretty cool, right? And my first thought was, “Me? Why?” My second was “Oh no, now how do I live up to that?” Does […]

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Five ways to steward potential donors before their first gift

By Carrie Rice, Project Donor Love Can you steward donors before their first gift? #Donorlove is frequently focused on what happens after someone makes a donation, such as thanking donors and encouraging donor retention. In fact, everyone who interacts with your organization is a potential donor. Applying a few stewardship best practices with each person […]

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How to grow your nonprofit

How to grow your nonprofit Do you think you’re too small to grow? In my consulting practice, I’ve worked with some new, tiny, or small-ish organizations. They’re all feeling the same frustration, however – how to grow. They want simple things: stability, maybe a salary for the ED, or maybe for enough staff to do […]

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Social Media Tactics for Nonprofit Development Done Right

Social Media Tactics for Nonprofit Development I love to look at an item and think: How else can I use that? Unused scraps of pretty paper? Flip them over to use as note paper. Use them as filler in packages or presents. Cut them up into itty bitty pieces for your next event, put them […]

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3 Smart Strategies to Boost Online Giving for Your Nonprofit

Boost online giving? Yes, please! Figuring out what kind of online fundraising strategy will work for your nonprofit is a tough balancing act. After all, investing in online fundraising software requires careful planning and sometimes, it can seem like there are too many tools out there to choose from. However, in this digital age, it’s […]

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