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Podcast of June 9 Extra Credit Session available

The podcast from the June 9, 2010 Extra Credit session, “Just Tell Me What You Want – Answers to the Unexpected Things Prospects Say” is now available.  This was the first in a series of free teleconference training sessions offered … Continue reading

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Are your donors asking for a visit?

One of our clients held a gala this fall.  In response to an invitation, one individual sent them a reply saying, “I’m sorry I can’t make it, but here’s $5,000.” “That’s a ‘come and see me’ gift,” I said to … Continue reading

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Caution when using the word “Campaign”

You see the term everywhere, and not just in the political arena – “Campaign.”  Nonprofit organizations have been using the term “Capital Campaign” or “Endowment Campaign” for years to describe large-scale, large-goal fundraising efforts to build a new facility, increase … Continue reading

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