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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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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…stories from donors about the first time they made a charitable gift
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…how a skilled and sensitive telemarketer created a lifetime donor
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…quotes from donors on why they give (from the 2013 Burk Donor Survey)
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…stories from donors about what would inspire them to give more generously
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…why canvassing is underrated as a fundraising program that builds relationships
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…how leadership volunteers’ unique influence with donors is undermined by their own lack of confidence in fundraising
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