Fundraising Insights

This site contains over 40 articles authored by Dianna, each containing insights into fundraising and reflecting the categories below. Use the Search function at the bottom of this page for other topics. Get new articles in your Inbox every month or so by subscribing below.

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Donors that want you to grovel...
Board Members, Understanding Donors, Strategy, Planned Giving
Donors that want you to grovel...
Board Members, Understanding Donors, Strategy, Planned Giving

Sometimes, the difference is between those who try to give as LITTLE as possible versus those who try to give as MUCH as possible, even when the value of their gifts is the same.

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Board Members, Understanding Donors, Strategy, Planned Giving
Expectations for Board members "bringing" their employers' gifts
Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors
Expectations for Board members "bringing" their employers' gifts
Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors

If a board member “brings” the support of their employer to your organization, can you expect them to also make a personal gift comparable to what other board members give and at the top of their capacity?

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Board Members, Staff Leadership, Strategy, Understanding Donors
 

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