There seem to be three distinct kinds of discussions that I have with donors: story-based, fact-based, and recognition-based. Many solicitations will have one or two of these themes in them, but one of them always comes out on top. Each of the below strategies are built around how a donor would best respond to a [...] Related posts:

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4. To Be or Not To Be- Donor Loyalty
5. Donor Prospecting- What is the Point?

I recently finished reading Adam Penenberg’s book Viral Loop. The book focuses on technology-based businesses from the last 10 years who have grown virally. I found the book extremely thought-provoking, bringing to light observations I’d seen for a long time but never verbalized. It was a really good read. The author has offered to answer [...] Related posts:

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5. Getting Started with Social Media Volunteers

Nonprofits across the United States touch lives every single day. YWCA and YMCA are organizations that have been a part of all of our lives. They are epicenters in our communities connecting and helping our neighbors for generations. I want to collect some stories about the good work of our local YWCA’s (and YMCA). Leave a [...] Related posts:

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We have a unique opportunity to partner with people in areas of their passion. In our culture, money is often a taboo topic, yet as fundraisers it is something we talk about often. Where we give or do not give our money often says a lot about us and what we believe in. In conversations [...] Related posts:

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3. Interdisciplinary Work
4. Moves Management or Relationship Management
5. Fund Development Job Websites

This month’s Featured Fundraiser is John Peterson. He was recommended to me by a friend of mine Joel Lentz. If you read this blog regularly take a second to think if you know of a fundraising professional that I should feature here. I’d love to hear your nomination just send me an email. – Jason What [...] Related posts:

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