How Philanthropy Begins
June 11, 2014
…stories from donors about the first time they made a charitable gift
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Thank goodness the weekend is over
April 7, 2014
…how offering a flexible work environment can extend the tenure of good fundraisers
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Too Busy Leading to Learn How to Lead
March 21, 2014
…why external training, not just on-the-job experience, is essential for anyone aspiring to management or leadership
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Somewhere, Out There…In a Call Center
December 6, 2013
…how a skilled and sensitive telemarketer created a lifetime donor
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Thank You Letters: Powerful and Profitable
November 13, 2013
…what donors say makes a thank you letter superior
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Take the rest of the day off
September 17, 2013
…noted improvements in acknowledgement and recognition over the past 10 years
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Understanding Donor Burnout
July 10, 2013
…the connection between unrestricted gift fundraising and high donor attrition
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Little Gestures with Big Fundraising Implications
June 11, 2013
…how a $1 recognition gift facilitated the lead gift in a capital campaign
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A gift from donors to start your week
May 13, 2013
…quotes from donors on why they give (from the 2013 Burk Donor Survey)
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I’ve got a great idea for an event…and it won’t take any staff time (well, hardly any)
October 10, 2012
…the real value of fundraising events in a diversified approach to raising money
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