Want to know how I grew one major gift partnership?
By
Shawn Saunders
In one of my other blogs, I’ve talked about Dr. Scott Wagner and how he coached me in strategic planning, quality management, and process improvement for ...
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Is your heart really in your capital campaign?
By
Linda Cunning
[Originally posted on advocace.com on February 2, 2019 and repurposed for dickerson-bakker.com.]
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5 Tips for Good Storytelling in Fundraising
By
Guest Contributor Jane Jeffries
Remember when you were young, and everyone eagerly gathered around the campfire to listen to statistics? Yeah, I don’t either. Because statistics don’t ...
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This Is Why Google’s Free “Donate” Button Is a Bad Idea
By
Guest Contributor Paula Martin
[Originally posted on advocace.com on June 27, 2018 and repurposed for dickerson-bakker.com.]
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7 Best Practices to Make Your Capital Campaign a Success
By
Greg Johnson
Capital campaigns can seem daunting and downright intimidating. Raising millions of dollars for your project requires both a sound strategy and ...
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[VIDEO] How to Respond to Your Major Donor’s Answer After an Ask
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Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
You’ve done it. You’ve just asked that donor for a big gift. And now the donor is thinking. And of course as a seasoned major gift officer you are waiting ...
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5 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign
By
Guest Contributor Brent Hafele
While the general cadence of capital campaigns hasn’t changed in decades, they are becoming more focused and efficient. Multiple market trends including ...
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How to Increase Your Direct Mail Response
By
Guest Contributor Paula Martin
Direct mail remains the best vehicle for non-profits to reach their donors—but, if you want to increase you direct mail response, there is a hitch.
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What kind of organizations succeed with Mid Level Donor Cultivation Programs?
By
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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