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Eight Manageable Steps to Major Gift Officer Success
I was pleased to attend the session, Maximizing Major Gift Officer Success: Strategies for Relationship Management....
The Growth of Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable giving accounts established by financial institutions (such as Fidelity,...
How to Get the Best Stories: Talk to People!
Often the question goes something like this: “Everyone is so busy. Do we really need to talk to the program team? They...
Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering
We gather. Gatherings take many different forms in our lives from impromptu dinners to weddings to funerals in our...
Getting to Know All About You: Survey Success for People For the American Way
When we ask questions, we learn more information. As fundraisers, we work hard to understand our donors and what...
An Award-Winning Mid-Level Campaign
Donors who write checks for four and five figure gifts are some of your organization’s best and most dedicated donors....
Like Chocolate and Peanut Butter Some Things Are Better Together
Some things just go together well . . . like chocolate and peanut butter. And now, Congress is poised to bring...
#WednesdayWisdom
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou
Interviewing With Empathy: How To Reduce Triggering Trauma
The past two and a half years have been exceptionally difficult for everyone. Think about your own experience – where...
Digital Integration for Success
We all know that integrating fundraising channels is becoming increasingly important – the best programs strategically...
Relationships Matter
Impact Communication Senior Client Managers Jamie Sargent and Hannah Summers had the opportunity to attend the AFP...
Tips on Digital Fundraising
Create a seamless donor experience. Did you know 7 in 100 prospective donors will click on a donate button but only 1...