Donors stuck at GROUND LEVEL? Try creating pivotal experiences to elevate them to new heights…
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Christina Chappell
In part one of this series, Derric explained that: “To reach new heights in raising more and bigger major gifts, Donor Relationship Management and Impact ...
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A Mindful Balancing Act: Art and Science in Fundraising Leadership
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Christina Chappell
At DickersonBakker, we counsel clients that a well-constructed development program has to excel in two areas: the art and the science of fundraising. It’s ...
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Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Year-End Appeal
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Christina Chappell
She sits up on that mountain top and watches you produce year-end collateral, scrutinizing each and every word, the paragraph placement, the grammar, the ...
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Last Minute Tips for Giving Tuesday
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Christina Chappell
It’s hard to believe we are just one week away from Giving Tuesday! Falling on December 1st, Giving Tuesday sits right in the middle of the year-end ...
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Nervous about year-end? Ask yourself these three questions.
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Christina Chappell
What a year 2020 has been. Between the global pandemic, a contentious election, and mass cultural upheaval, the nation’s nerves are frazzled. There are ...
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Virtual Events in a Time of Social Distancing
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Christina Chappell
Spring is event season for nonprofit organizations in the US – nestled between the year end giving surge and the dreaded summer-slump. Hosting an event is ...
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Bullish Faith in a Bear Market
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Christina Chappell
2019 was a remarkable year for US investors. The S&P 500 delivered a gain of more than 28%. The Nasdaq did even better at 35% and the Dow was up 22%. ...
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