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What Development Directors Want: A List for Organizations Looking to Hire

Part of our consulting practice is helping nonprofits find good development directors and fundraising staff. I love this work because I get to meet people with all kinds of skills, talents, and experiences. I hear some amazing stories of impact, …

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7 Characteristics of a Successful Event

In our practice we work with organizations that raise money a variety of different ways. Some focus on high-dollar corporate fundraising, some are all about getting grants from foundations, and some are rooted in online and social media campaigns. But …

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How to Translate a Fundraising Idea into Fundraising Reality

Coming up with new ideas for raising money is the easy part. But translating those ideas into a plan that can be implemented isn’t at all simple. How do you make sure you’ve thought of the critical pieces? How do …

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Five Things You Need from a Strategic Plan

Last week, guest blogger Michael Allison gave us the real scoop on what strategic planners need from the fundraising team. This week, we talk about what you need from the strategic planners! A fundraiser with a strategic plan is a happy …

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The Top Four Things Strategic Planners need from Development Directors

This week, guest blogger and strategic planning guru Michael Allison gives us the real scoop on what strategic planners need from us development folks. Next week, we’ll outline what fundraisers need most from the strategic planners. Strategic planning is …

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What Development Directors Want: A List for Organizations Looking to Hire

7 Characteristics of a Successful Event

How to Translate a Fundraising Idea into Fundraising Reality

Five Things You Need from a Strategic Plan

The Top Four Things Strategic Planners need from Development Directors

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