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The tale of Three Fundraisers
Once upon a time, a lovely old church sat in the middle of a little town. The church had been there for a long time. So long, in fact that ... -
Are you using the right fundraising tools?
What kind of tool is THAT? Look at that picture. Do you know what that is? I didn’t either until about a week ago. When I decided that I was ... -
Calling Your "Disciples"
Today's post is a "Letter from the Almoner," a fictional letter written to an imaginary fundraiser who is dealing with a specific set of fundraising challenges. Sr. Veronica is trying ... -
Climbing Mount Donor - From the Top Down
Dear Sister Veronica, Looking at this giant number… $8,000,000… is kind of like staring at Mount Fuji before you start to climb. A little bit intimidating. Perhaps downright terrifying. That's ... -
There's Gold in That Thar Database
Dear Sr. Veronica, Yes, I ate so much turkey that I just about sprouted feathers. It was fantastic. I think my favorite part of Thanksgiving is leftover turkey sandwiches. Stack ... -
Classical Persuasion
Dear Sr. Veronica, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that ya'll have a wonderful day of feasting and rest tomorrow. My family is looking forward to sampling all of the delicious treats ... -
Bring Order Out of Chaos
In the beginning... Dear Sr. Veronica, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I don't know what kind of big hooplah you sisters put on for Thanksgiving, but around our house ... -
Ask like a five-year-old!
Learn how to write your fundraising case from a master! Dear Sr. Veronica, My 5-year-old came to me this morning with a story to tell. He bubbled over about how ... -
Capital Campaigns for Novices (or the Fully Professed)
Today's post opens a new volume in the "Letters from the Almoner" series. These fictional letters will open a window into conversations between a professional fundraiser and a religious sister ... -
How do I run a Capital Campaign?
How do I run a Capital Campaign? A Capital Campaign directs your fundraising energies towards one large capital project or multiple connected projects packaged together. It might be a new ...
