Saying “thank you” to donors is necessary (and profitable!)
There’s a great Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) line from the classic movie, The Princess Bride, that comes to mind when I hear the annual poll results…
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Breaking the Rules
When working in ministry (and in particular, ministry fundraising) – there’s one golden rule: keep requests for prayer separate from…
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CARE Australia Taps Douglas Shaw & Associates for Digital Services
“We’re delighted to be working with CARE Australia and supporting their mission,” said Doug Shaw, Chairman and CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates…
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Donor Acquisition: When the “Widow’s Mite” Hurts Your Ministry
While teaching in the temple, Jesus is addressing the crowd gathered around Him. Some are asking questions to learn from Him, others are…
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From the Floor: Our Report From the NRB Convention
One thing about the NRB convention during an election year, it’s never dull. This year saw presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Dr. Ben Carson…
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The New Face of Facebook for Nonprofits
This week, Facebook unveiled a new set of resources for nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), good for both the newbie and…
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The Gift of Testing – From Gut Instinct to Proven Response
It’s the word that can strike fear into the heart of every schoolchild, but in the language of fundraising, testing is a gift. It’s a gift of…
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Live the Give: Shelley Cochrane
“Growing up, we were what you might call an ‘under-resourced’ family – living below the poverty line. We didn’t have a lot, but we were happy…
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Development Office Resolutions: Making 2016 Your Best Fundraising Year
A new year always sparks new optimism, and many of us welcomed 2016 with lofty goals. Eating less and exercising more are generally good things…
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Making 2017 Your Best Fundraising Year Ever
Welcome to 2017! A new year bringing opportunities to do things differently. Even small changes can impact the success of your fundraising…
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