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# Author: Paul Martin

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### [7 Reasons to Not Mix Mid-Level Donors With Your Major Donor Program](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/7-reasons-to-not-mix-mid-level-donors-with-your-major-donor-program)

August 31, 2020 By [Paul Martin](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/paul-martin)

 Although Mid-Level Donors resemble Major Donors in motivators and giving capacity, the programs need to separate plans and implementation.   
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### [How to Move Your Mission Forward Like Walt Disney](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/how-to-move-your-mission-forward-like-walt-disney)

May 07, 2019 By [Paul Martin](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/paul-martin)

 \[Originally published on advocace.com on August 18, 2015 and repurposed for dickerson-bakker.com.\]   
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### [What kind of organizations succeed with Mid Level Donor Cultivation Programs?](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/what-kind-of-organizations-succeed-with-mid-level-donor-cultivation-programs)

March 14, 2019 By [Paul Martin](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/paul-martin)

 Although Mid-Level Donor Cultivation Programs show strong return in a short period of time, these programs may not be right for your organization right ...   
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### [15 Simple Minutes to Empower Your Team Member’s Success](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/empower-team-members-success)

February 27, 2019 By [Paul Martin](https://blog.dickersonbakker.com/author/paul-martin)

 \[Previously posted on advocace.com.\]   
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