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There's often a lot of talk about metrics in the fundraising world.  Yet, why is it that I work with so many nonprofit professionals who don't get me

When you're fundraising, are you in charge or is your donor? It might surprise you to know that lots of people who raise money (or are supposed to, a

Yikes, it's already January 3rd! The year's half over!  No, no, Ellen, control yourself, it just seems that way because time flies when you're havi

I just had a great conversation with two people who, like me, have been thinking about the Art-vs.-Science debate that's been going on in fundraising

What's the best way to get your nonprofit's board of directors involved in fundraising? I think there are really about five different levels of invo

Hey, do you know where you put your Case Statement? Maybe you call it your Case for Support. Maybe I should ask, do you HAVE a Case Statement? Well,

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