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Measuring for Success
Measure twice, cut once, my handy husband always says. And it’s true; if you measure incorrectly, no matter how carefully you do the rest of it, you won’t end up where you want to be. With fundraising—and development professionals—measuring for … Continue reading
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Tagged cultivation, development, fundraising, Goal-setting, measuring, productivity, success
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Working With Consultants–Being Clear On What You Want
Many years ago, when I was the Executive Director of a community college, the Board decided we needed to hire a consultant to help us with our fundraising. I was all for it, and excited that the Board was taking … Continue reading
Fundraising–it’s a constant
There is a reason capital campaigns (generally) raise more money than regular fundraising efforts. Part of it, yes, is that there is something concrete (pun not intended) at the end of the day. But much of it is because the … Continue reading
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Tagged consistency, development, fundraising, productivity, time management
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I’m Supposed To Be Where? When?
Of all the things I do, have done and, I suspect, ever will do, keeping my calendar is just about the hardest. I don’t know why, but keeping it straight, getting the right days, times, locations and YES! the correct … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, meetings, productivity, scheduling, time management
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Getting Things Done
Maybe it’s that adrenalin rush. Or perhaps the way panic focuses my mind. Whatever. I love deadlines. While I don’t particularly agree with the idea that “Failure is not an option”—often failure is our greatest teacher—I am totally sold if … Continue reading
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Tagged business practices, deadlines, Goal-setting, productivity, time management
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