We all aspire to treat each donor as a valuable part of our organization regardless of their donation amounts. ✨It is part of what makes us human and not robots. We see the inherent value in each person and want to connect on a deeper level to hear the stories that make them who they […]
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Are you stressed from endlessly chasing to-do lists? This week, we dive into why the relentless hustle can leave executive directors of nonprofits running on fumes and what you can do about it. 👀 Kishshana Palmer makes a much-anticipated return to the show, and this conversation is nothing short of a revelation. We explore the
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If your donor list is shrinking, you are not alone. Did you think, “It must just be me?” Are you wondering what has changed? When we think back over the last couple of years since the pandemic, consumer behavior has become digitized. Donors’ response to traditional norms of fundraising cycles are being replaced with donors
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Do your donor relationships feel like transactional nightmares or mutually beneficial partnerships? Post 2020, many nonprofit executive directors find themselves wrestling with dwindling donor bases, transactional relationships, and the struggle to turn one-time gifts into enduring support. The transactional approach is not only soul-sucking for your staff but also ineffective for fostering long-term donor relationships.
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Did you hire your interns with good intentions, seeing the eager look in their eyes that reminds you of yourself many moons ago? Then a week has passed and you’re scrambling to manage another position, trying to get them to jump from the “me” to the “we” to take ownership of their learning experience. 📅The
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🛑 Feeling the pinch in your fundraising efforts lately? In the evolving landscape of giving, traditional donor methods are on the decline. As fundraisers, it’s essential to prioritize deep, meaningful relationships over mere transactions. But how can we do that effectively in an era where people are more selective about where their dollars go? 🤔
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Why does it seem like some people have a certain je ne sais quoi… for getting donors to say “yes!” while others only have the ability to repel potential donors from a mile away? I can tell you after years of fundraising trial and error that some people really do have an X factor when
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🤪 Feeling the intern overwhelm? You’re not alone! Executive Directors of nonprofits often face the daunting task of sorting through intern candidates, training them, and deciding what tasks they can handle—balancing between busywork and overwhelming challenges. These young minds need ownership of their roles, even in a short timeframe, and directors must create guiding processes,
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This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.
I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.
