Tag Archives: fundraising

New Looks

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

I feel churlish complaining about 7 weeks in London.  It’s a wonderful city—but I’ve been here several times, most recently two years ago  And there are so many other places I’d love to see.  I come here—or to Paris, Madrid, … Continue reading →

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Truth in Fundraising

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Truth in advertising.  Ha!  I’m in London for 2 months, and wanted to join a gym.  That seemed like it would be both easy and reasonable.  Neither turned out to be true.  Despite all the ads—£60 for 60 days (the … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Differently

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

The appeal was of the sky is falling variety.   Government funding is down.  We need you to replace those funds.  Less people attended our gala; we need you to step up.  Annual giving has tanked—be the solution to our problems.  … Continue reading →

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Donor Tracking Systems

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

Donor tracking systems are a lot like spouses or teenaged children.  Can’t live with them….well, you know that song.  Nevertheless, it is true.  Without adequate information on your donors, you can’t appropriately steward them, and you probably won’t solicit them … Continue reading →

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The Magic Rolodex

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

So, I am inevitably asked, whom should we approach?  Heck if I know, I tell them.  That is your job.  Mine is to help you to figure that out and then to come with best strategies for engagement. They don’t … Continue reading →

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