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Solicitation

The Why is More Important than the How

What’s your donor’s why? No, seriously. What is it? If you can’t answer that one question, you’re already fighting an uphill battle. I see it

May 30, 2022 1 Comment

Career Change

Leader vs. Manager vs. Micromanager

There was a time in my life where I was a micromanager. It was bad. I would go so far as to instruct a team

May 26, 2022 No Comments

Finding / searching for the key to success

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It’s Easy To Find Success — You Just Have To Know Where To Look

By Dennis Haber It seems to be one of those fundamental laws: If there’s air travel involved, there’s a good chance you and your luggage

May 19, 2022 No Comments

Low Response to Planned Giving Newsletters? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

If you have been in the fundraising industry for a while, you remember a time when planned giving newsletters were a surefire way to connect with donors. While the majority of people still prefer direct mail as a form of communication over e-mail, the popularity of planned giving newsletters has dwindled. Planned giving newsletters can still be a useful tool, but they must be sent with a clear strategy.

May 18, 2022 No Comments

Nine Ways to Have Fun Being Productive at Home

Being productive at home involves performing tasks within comfort zone. By developing creative thinking, you can enjoy your work.

April 4, 2022 No Comments

It’s Easy To Find Success — You Just Have To Know Where To Look

Everything in life exists in POTENTIAL. Those who understand the power behind POTENTIAL will have a lot more success than those who choose to ignore the influence they actually have over events and ways to respond to those events.

March 25, 2022 No Comments

Major Gifts

Personal Bias Should Not Interfere With Gift Acceptance

Should personal opinion stand in the way of a major gift to an institution? It happens often.

February 16, 2022 No Comments

Blended Gifts

Blended Gifts in a Capital Campaign—Where Do They Fit In?

Is your nonprofit counting blended gifts toward your capital campaign goal? If it isn’t, you’re likely missing the boat with countless potential donors. Learn why blended gifts are key to crushing your campaign goals during a time of donor uncertainty.

January 24, 2022 No Comments

Give and Take

The Why is More Important than the How

Leader vs. Manager vs. Micromanager

It’s Easy To Find Success — You Just Have To Know Where To Look

Low Response to Planned Giving Newsletters? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

Nine Ways to Have Fun Being Productive at Home

It’s Easy To Find Success — You Just Have To Know Where To Look

Personal Bias Should Not Interfere With Gift Acceptance

Blended Gifts in a Capital Campaign—Where Do They Fit In?

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