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It’s been two years since my mom died. But in my mind, she had already passed away seven years ago, with the onset of dementia.

June 14, 2023 / 0 Comments
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Five Key Tips to Become a More Active Listener

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Being an active listener ranks highly as a skill valued in any profession. However effective listening skills prove even more useful in a relationship-building job like fundraising. In fact, becoming an empathic listener is one of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
A few simple tips can help you retrain yourself into becoming a better listener. Read on to learn the top five habits to help you build active listening skills.

June 12, 2023 / 0 Comments
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Before she became ill, I used to see Jessica every Sunday night when her parents came to play in the little mixed-couples pickup basketball league at the gym. At that time — and this was thirty years ago — Jessica was about one year old. Cute kid. An only child who was barely talking yet.

February 8, 2023 / 0 Comments
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The Most Frightening Words in Nonprofit Fundraising — and What We Do so You Don’t Say Them

Planned Giving Marketing,  Stewardship

I’ve written before about the dangers of the DIY (do-it-yourself) mentality in nonprofit fundraising. The most frightening thing is the amount of time you’ll spend doing everything but meeting with donor prospects. Here’s how you can make your fundraising more successful by outsourcing some of your development needs to outside fundraising experts.

September 20, 2022 / 0 Comments
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15 Donor Conversation Starters

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Even the most socially adept among us need a little help to get the conversation started. That’s why we’ve developed these 15 donor conversation starters along with the “why” behind each one. Use them the next time you meet with a donor or prospect. They’ll help break the ice, establish trust, and get you started on the path to building a meaningful, mutually beneficial relationship. 

August 22, 2022 / 0 Comments
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Trust is The Most Important Element of Fundraising

Trust is The Most Important Element of Fundraising

Relationships,  Sustainability

Achieving trust doesn’t happen overnight. Yet it is the most important element of fundraising for your nonprofit organization. Building trust takes time, persistence, consistency, and dedication. It also takes audience awareness of your “brand.” And creating that awareness means consistent marketing — an investment far too many nonprofits are afraid to make.

March 24, 2022 / 0 Comments
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Donor Stories Motivate and Inspire Others to Give

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Donor stories are among the most effective ways to reach and engage with your audience. That’s why it’s important to have a system in place to pursue, record and share donor stories. Use the tips in this article to help you effectively utilize donor stories for fundraising at your non-profit.

February 21, 2022 / 0 Comments
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Gifts for Donors or Legacy Society Members

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Personally, I don’t want another paperweight, it just makes my trashcan heavier. But if someone brought me the best baklava money can buy, that would go in my belly quickly — and be greatly appreciated. So what are some of the best gifts your nonprofit can send to legacy society members and other key donors? Here are some ideas.

February 21, 2022 / 0 Comments
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Postcards From the Edge of Fundraising Agita

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How do you thank your alumni donors? We give them gifts. Every year. These can range from the mundane (a printed calendar) to the ridiculous (a bobble-head doll), to the more expensive-and-mundane (an engraved glass mug or paperweight.) Here’s how to end the agita and understand how to best steward and recognize your alumni givers.

February 2, 2022 / 0 Comments
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Finding Your Best Planned Giving Prospects

Finding Your Best Planned Giving Prospects

Relationships,  Stewardship,  Sustainability

Whether you’re kicking off a fledgling planned giving program or you’re comfortably positioned with a legacy society, it doesn’t take a data scientist to help you find your best prospects. It DOES, however, start with your donor data. This blog explains why data is essential.

January 17, 2022 / 0 Comments
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