Using a Development Plan to Focus Your Fundraising
A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Embarking on a new year—whether it’s a calendar or fiscal year (or both!)—is always
A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Embarking on a new year—whether it’s a calendar or fiscal year (or both!)—is always an opportunity for a fresh start. After all, that’s why resolutions are written at the start of a new year. New year. New goals. It’s…
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A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Embarking on a new year—whether it’s a calendar or fiscal year (or both!)—is always
In 2015, Giving USA announced that giving levels across the country had returned to record highs—finally restarting the philanthropic pause triggered by the 2008 recession.
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One of the most important values and attributes we, as fundraisers, can have is gratitude. This may seem obvious. After all, there’s such an increased
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In my experience, there isn’t a board that doesn’t groan when the topic of fundraising comes up. Board members often consider fundraising one piece of
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” — Michael Corleone (Godfather III) As a young girl, I never thought “when
You’ve probably heard the phrase often said ironically, “May you live in interesting times.” Without a doubt, there hasn’t been a more interesting time than