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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. Taught by Meredith Terrain, Founder & Principal, The Allied Group, the session was such a great reminder to major gift officers that our jobs are...

The Growth of Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable giving accounts established by financial institutions (such as Fidelity, Vanguard, or Schwab). Donors received an immediate tax deduction when the DAF is established. The financial institution administers the DAF, and the...

Will there be a Trump Slump?

With President Biden and Vice President Harris now leading our nation, many of us will breathe a sigh of relief. For those who work in progressive causes, it’s a new day for our country. But what will this mean for your fundraising program? When Trump was elected four...
Fool Me Once. . .

Fool Me Once. . .

It’s tax time and they’re at it again. Direct marketers who send mailings that look just like the important tax...

Great Donor Letter Opening Lines

Great Donor Letter Opening Lines

What if reading this blog post would save your life? See, we told you that opening lines were important! Although our...