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July 2011 Monthly Tip: Making your case
I’ve just spent two very rewarding days drafting a case for support for a Canadian international development NGO. What made those two days so much fun for me? Here are a few reasons. The client...
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February 2012 Monthly Tip: Find direction with your major gifts compass
Just about every small to medium-sized charity I talk to struggles with major gifts. They look at the big hospitals and universities up the street and get overwhelmed. ‘They’ve got staff and money and...
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Raising $1,000+ gifts by mail
Community leader, visionary philanthropist – whatever title you choose when approaching some of your most generous and loyal donors by mail – there are a few important details you want to keep in mind....
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Guest Post: Listening
We’re going to try something a little different around here. Today, we’re sharing our very first guest post by Rory Green, Senior Development Officer – Major Gifts, British Columbia Institute of...
View ArticleThe Holy Trinity of Aging Well
Most of us who work as fundraisers have super-busy lives. We rush from family to job responsibility – and back – sometimes several times in a day. At work, we’re trying to do more with less – and to do...
View ArticleROI – The True Value of Your Direct Mail Program
I started doing direct mail fundraising work in 1989 – that’s 30 years ago. While most of what makes direct mail (and all direct response channels for that matter) work hasn’t changed – like high...
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