Many respondents in our annual Burk Donor Survey have been giving for decades, but most still vividly remember what inspired them to…
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It’s that time again when I get to revel in the stories from donors about what inspired them to start giving. So…
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Once again, I am delighted to share with readers of Burk’s Blog some new stories and anecdotes from donors who have just…
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Ah…my annual indulgence that I eagerly share with you. Please enjoy this selection of comments from donors who have already taken part…
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In my previous blog, “Is Giving Tuesday Helping or Hurting Fundraising”, I referenced how this fundraiser is contributing to the over-solicitation of…
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It’s been five years since the first Giving Tuesday, and as fundraisers are celebrating its highest returns ever, the cracks are beginning…
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Over the years I have asked donors hundreds of questions about philanthropy and fundraising, but my favorite is always, “Can you remember…
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By the time the 2017 Burk Donor Survey closes this week, more than 8,000 active Canadian donors will have shared their views…
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Lately I’m wondering how different fundraisers’ lives might be from the lives their donors lead. If you could see what donors are…
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In every research study I have conducted over the past twenty years, donors have said that, more than anything else, information about…
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