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Everything I ever wanted to know about fundraising, I learned in my mud-pie factory. I learned it because I set up my "mud" with a very orderly proce

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Everything I ever wanted to know about fundraising, I learned in my mud-pie factory. I learned it because I set up my "mud" with a very orderly proce

Have you ever experienced flow at work? According to the mental wellness brand Calm, flow is “the state of being fully in …

Nonprofit leaders and managers need to know how successful they've been so they can plan wisely. Yet our research shows they DON'T. Find out why.

Events are a great way to bring your community together, raise funds, and spread your mission. From auctions to walkathons to conferences, …

How is your donor retention program going? According to the The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP)  your donor retention might not be doing …

Why do you need an Ideal Donor Profile? Because if you don't have one, you could be wasting scarce, precious time chasing the wrong prospects.

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