When presenting a case to a donor, it is both easy and common to approach it from our own perspective. Our personal passions and interests tend to infuse ...
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Babe Ruth was a failure. It wasn’t unusual for him to strike out. In fact, he struck out 1,330 times in his career. His lifetime batting average of .342 ...
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Anyone can plant a tree, but for that tree to grow and thrive, you must take three things into consideration: sunlight, soil, and water. In the same ...
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Capital Campaigns have been practiced for a many years. While the times have changed, many of the fundamental concepts of capital campaigns remain the ...
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The capital campaign feasibility study is the planning tool of choice for the most successful campaigns. Well-executed, a study can boost the total ...
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All was going well until my new boss, Derric Bakker, asked me how I defined vibrancy. Stated plainly, I fell flat on my face. I stuttered and stammered ...
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Strategic planning has a reputation for being an exercise in futility. Too often the process is long and drawn out or the steps are ambiguous and ...
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Now, I know that this article is not talking about your board. But so you can help your “friend” with his or her board, this article is for you. I happen ...
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Sadly, most people hate fundraising. Let’s face it, asking for money can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and out of comfort zone of many. That’s why I’m ...
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