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80/20
You know this one—the fact that 80 percent of the outcomes typically comes from 20% of the causes. In fundraising that translates to 80% of the money raised comes from 20% of the donors. The truth of this makes a … Continue reading
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Showing Up
My husband, a college professor, tells his students that 50% of the battle (for good grades) is just showing up in class. Of course, many of them don’t—and year after year after year, he is proven right. The students with … Continue reading
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Giving 80%
Don’t get me wrong—I don’t actually mind sitting at meetings that are roaming all over the place. Usually, I’m being paid good money to be there. But, too often, it is a poor use of my time. So, too, is … Continue reading
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Tagged 80/20 rule, fundraising, productivity, time management
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