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Why Fundraising Was the Right Choice: Kathryn’s Story

Have you ever had one of those affirming moments where your inner voice says you have made the right choice – you are on the right path?Let me share a story with you. A story about a young woman and her father, and the gentleman…

The Journey from a Fundraiser to Consultant: Lessons Learned

Inspiration, Nonprofit Leadership

Moving from fundraising practitioner to consultant can be challenging. Find out lessons learned by Gail Perry as she undertook this journey.

How I Got Started in Fundraising: Gail’s Story

Inspiration

Explore Gail Perry's lessons learned as a brand new fundraiser at Duke University back when she got started in fundraising.

The Fundraiser’s Kiss of Death: Talking Too Much

Donor Cultivation, Inspiration

Learn why it’s important to listen to the donor, rather than make a presentation. And why talking too much is a fundraiser's kiss of death.

How Board Members Can Help Increase Donations by 39%

Annual Giving, Board Members & Fundraising, Culture of Philanthropy, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

If you are serving as a nonprofit board member, I'm sure you are often asked to help in fundraising.Here's how you and your fellow board members can help increase donations to your organization by 39% - without having to do any "asking."To…

Planning a Campaign? Add Power and Influence

Capital Campaign

We were helping one of our clients work through a challenge yesterday.Our client, a national organization, is planning a $300 million capital campaign. The problem is, the organization’s board is not composed of "heavy hitters" so…

Gail with Simone Joyaux and Mark Stuart at the 2016 AFP International Conference

How to be Truly Donor-Centric – by Simone Joyaux

Donor-Centered Fundraising

Gail with Simone Joyaux and Mark Stuart at the 2016 AFP International ConferenceIn honor of the late, very great Simone Joyaux, we are running a post from her brilliant website.Simone was my very first fundraising teacher – a…

Build a Culture of Philanthropy & Redefine “Fundraising”

Culture of Philanthropy

As we all know, a culture of philanthropy lays the foundation for excellent fundraising results. So the true question to ask is: Does your institution have a true culture of philanthropy?Diving deeper, the real question is: Is there really…

NO ASK Fundraising Strategies for Board Members

Board Members & Fundraising, Major Gift Fundraising

NO ASK fundraising strategies for board members? Is this possible?Often, we find that board members are nervous about the idea of fundraising. They want to help, but shy away from the idea of "asking."We recently shared our favorite list…

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