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Being Clear
I’m on a clarity kick. Not that being clear about what is being done, what direction things are heading, what outcomes are desired is ever far from my thoughts, but lately it feels more imperative. Several organizations I work with … Continue reading
Posted in fundraising, hiring
Tagged clarity, development directors, fundraising, hiring, Job Descriptions, multitasking
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Targeted Fundraising
It was one of those “Duh!” moments. We were talking about creating a fundraising plan, so the organization would stop lurching from one (not very well thought out) idea to another; each one more or less disappointing. The word “plan” … Continue reading
Posted in fundraising
Tagged budgeting, fundraising, fundraising plan, Goal-setting, streams of income, targets
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Can’t Fundraise–I’m Buried Alive
“I need to reschedule,” the email read. “I am buried.” All right. I understand that. I know what it’s like to have too much on your plate and the sense that you’ll never get it all done. Except. Except that … Continue reading
Posted in fundraising, planning, time management
Tagged fundraising, Goal-setting, planning, productivity, time management
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It’s Not About You
It was an exercise in communications and my partner and I were not doing well. It was obvious, we used language differently and those differences created an atmosphere of irritation and distrust. At a distance, I realize I should have … Continue reading
The Big Question
Once you’ve passed the age of 11 or 12, it becomes difficult to ask someone for a gift. And yet, for non-profits to be strong and well positioned for growth, getting charitable gifts is vitally important. Asking the question is … Continue reading
Posted in Ask, Endowment, fundraising, Legacy
Tagged Ask, Endowment, fundraising, legacy, planned giving
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