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Don’t put ‘em to sleep or tick ‘em off – Make sure your event attendees get what they want
The October 7 edition of the Chronicle of Philanthropy reports on a new study on how organizations are working hard to make sure their special events and galas measure up to donor expectations while still accomplishing their overall goal – … Continue reading
Be Ready with an “Emergency” Ask
Picture this. Your prospect is a very busy business leader. You’ve arranged a pre-solicitation meeting and you were sure that everyone understood that this was just going to be an opportunity to talk about the project, the need and the … Continue reading
New Info Resource for AFP Members
I’ve written two pieces for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Information Exchange series. The Information Exchange is designed to leverage the knowledge and experience of thousands of AFP members around the world. Writers submit short papers on a variety of … Continue reading
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
Year-End Fundraising Tip – Highlight Your Button!
(I just got this tip from my colleagues at AFP/DC at our breakfast seminar this morning, so I’m passing it along.) Here’s a quick tip for enhancing your year-end fundraising: Starting November 1st, move your “Donate Now” button to a … Continue reading
Marshall H. Ginn, CFRE
