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Where is all the paper?
It is true. We are all feeling the pinch…at home and at the office. And the paper crisis feels like the toilet paper...
#WednesdayWisdom
"The next time you write a new thing, delight in the rolls and wrinkles of your infant words. Celebrate those...
Wiser Words: To “Empower” Is Dangerous
“The notion of empowerment presumes that the organization has the power and benevolently ladles some of it into the...
Impact Gives Back on #GivingTuesdayNow
#GivingTuesdayNow is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity in response to the COVID-19...
Giving Isn’t Canceled: Mark Your Calendars for #GivingTuesdayNow
“Every single non-profit is essential. There is not a soul on this planet who has not been touched by this pandemic.”...
A Unique Moment for Marketing Planned Gifts
We often say that it is important to market planned gifts consistently throughout the year because we never know when...
Staying Productive and Sane While Working from Home
Like many of you, the Impact team is settling into our fourth week of working from home. We feel fortunate to be able...
Don’t Go Dark on Your Donors
We are all in uncharted territory. To be fair, the decisions are coming at a rapid pace for many organizations. But we...
Have You Recession-Proofed Your Fundraising?
The pundits are beginning to use the dreaded “R” word—recession. If you haven’t started thinking about how your...
10 Tips for Communicating with Donors During a Crisis
As fellow humans, our hearts go out to all people around the world whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus...
What To Do With Handraisers?
I know I am not the only planned gift officer who has been frustrated by this: you have an excellent response to some...
3 Fundraising Listens for My Fellow Podcast Addicts
I’m pretty much your stereotypical podcast addict. (And if you are too, let’s chat about the latest Radiolab, Thirst...