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You're the spark plug, not the engine.
βHow do I support fundraising?β It's a question I hear often from board members - and underneath it is a more speci...
What actually lands with your friends, donors, and prospects
βWhat do I say to my friends?β Many board members wonder what to say about their organization...
Quick reminders for board members who want to make friends for their cause
From Easy Fundraising & Friendmaking for Board Members by Gail Perry, MBA, CFRE...
The ask is the last step, not the first.
Board members hear "fundraising" and picture the worst moment of it: sitting across from someone they know social...
No. Here's what your job actually is.
No. You do not have to ask anyone for money to be a valuable fundraiser for your organization. That answer surprises...
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