There’s some buzz around the decline in the number of American households who give to charity, or at least the number who…
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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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Dear Louise: When I realized you had graduated in 1993, I just had to check the records. Yes, you were indeed in…
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There are some amazing stories in the news lately about determined, isolated runners completing a marathon on their treadmills, or carving out…
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When asked, “Where do you get important work done?”, the majority of workers, including fundraisers, say they get it done at home.…
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At times like this, when my financial situation is threatened…it is difficult to trust my heart. My head gets in the way…
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Not long after I published the first edition of Donor-Centered Fundraising, I heard from a donor who had participated in several of…
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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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Why just any kind of thank you call, done whenever, by whomever is not donor-centered and likely won’t work.
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