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Welcome to the Leaky Bucket blog, where we discuss everything related to measuring, managing, and improving fundraising performance. And some other stray thoughts from time to time.

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Should my board help me raise funds The obvious answer is yes, now what?

Looking for new ways to incorporate text messages into your nonprofit’s outreach? Try these four creative ideas for leveraging nonprofit text marketing.

Your website is a powerful tool to drive donor engagement and increase your reach and revenue. Explore these top web design tips to connect with donors.

Automation can streamline your marketing approach and save your nonprofit time. Explore how you can integrate automation into your marketing platforms.

Nonprofit auctions have the potential to raise significant funds when managed efficiently. Learn how to train auction volunteers to do just that in this guide!

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