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10 Emotional Connections for Legacy Fundraising Jan 07, 2021

There is an essential logic in fundraising—hearts, minds and cash. The mantra for this is no gift is made without emotion to drive it.  The moment you...

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Why spirit matters most in fundraising May 03, 2020

Travel is a theme I keep coming back to. In those moments on the road, when you get to see, hear and feel the essence of motivation and inspiration be...

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How to Create a Name for a Fundraising Product May 03, 2020

Once upon a time, we called every fundraising product ‘athon’. Spellathon. Danceathon. Aerobathon. Easy world then, but now naming a product or activi...

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Why we need to learn how to pitch in fundraising May 03, 2020

I saw a session once at a conference once upon a time where people tried to pitch, in that way in our head we all think of as a pitch – formal, stand ...

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10 Rules for Ending, Starting & Ending a Fundraising Year May 03, 2020

I tell a story in my workshops about the 9 month fundraising year. It goes like this.

You start the year shattered. Its been a drain. So, time for so...

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The Good Leaders 10 step new year manifesto Apr 04, 2020

As the clock struck 12 and the new year ticked in, and in the aftermath of that midnight moment, you will have reflected. Year in and year out are nat...

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