Tag: fundraising
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Risky Business
RISK to a charity resides at the top. It is found in the attitudes expressed by Boards and senior management. Information and knowledge are the drivers behind successful businesses today. This includes the charitable sector. When information and skills are given short shrift by those who should ensure a well-run organization, you have RISK. Board…
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The Knowledge Driven Charity Behoves Donor-Centric Fundraising
Donor-centric fundraising is all the rage. It makes a great deal of sense. Know who your donors are and why they are motivated to support a charity; ensure their gifts are allocated as requested; do the appropriate stewardship to show the charity understands their giving goals with supporting information. The final piece is the donor’s…
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For High Performance Fund Development Staff A Charity Needs a High Performance Environment
You’ve just hired a new fund development manager. On paper, it looks like a good decision. Once they are in place its important to assess their performance. This can be difficult when the elements of their job are not clearly defined. Determining if a new staff member fits into a high performance mould can only…
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Have You Forgotten Something?
The evening for the gala had arrived and the charity and its staff were enthusiastic about the event and the potential it offered for further financial support. The room was beautifully decorated; the guests were dressed for an evening out. It was festive and colourful. The evening concluded with a live auction and the items offered held a high…
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The Perfect Storm
Nothing seems more mundane than discussing a donor database. It is, however, a discussion that more clients are having as they realize the value of quality data in their search for funding. Really, what is the purpose of a donor database? It keeps track of your donors and what they have donated. It provides a…
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