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Can Your Donor File Support the Future You’re Planning?Across the nonprofit sector, industry reporting consistently shows that the number of donors is shrinking, especially among small and first-time donors. This pattern has been clearly documented by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, Giving USA, and other benchmarking efforts.
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Courage, Humility, and Faith Lived BoldlyThere’s so much that I don’t know about the greatest leaders of our country. I’m trying to correct some of my ignorance by studying U.S. history and learning from their influence and attributes. Until I’ve mastered my subjects, I’m left to measure the character of our nation’s leaders by how well their words align with what I know to be true of their actions.
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FINDING YOUR PACE: Identifying the Right Donor Acquisition Balance for GrowthI wouldn’t call myself a ‘runner.’ To me, runners are people who thrive on running—who find it exhilarating and energizing. I do run—because it’s good for me and I want to stay healthy—but I’m more of a “need a pep talk to make it up this hill” kind of runner.
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DONOR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS: Building and Maintaining Strong RelationshipsOn a daily basis at home, I have a growing population of wild chickens that like to hang around, climb the trees, and make a mess of my garden. In today’s climate, with egg prices the way they have been, you might say that I live on a modern-day goldmine. But when you also have a dog . . . things can get wild.
