Cheerful Persistence – The Fundraiser’s Super Power
“We regret to inform you that we are unable to provide the requested funding at this time.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read those words with minor…
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Excellence in Action
I recently talked to Tony Menke of the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He’s the CEO and a former FOCUS missionary, so…
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The Joy of Giving – a Christmas Meditation for Fundraisers
I love Christmas on so many levels. I love the time off, the friend and family events, the music, the food, and the significance. One of the things I especially…
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How do I use the Fundraiser’s Playbook?
You need to raise money. Where do you start? There are lots of ways to raise money. You just need to find the ones that are best suited to your…
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The Best Fundraising Books Ever
Get the best help you can! I’m a huge fan of fundraising best practices. Why break your head trying to invent the wheel when you can go to the store…
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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…
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Prayer and the Empty Page
I’ve been a professional writer for over a decade, and a professional fundraiser for nearly eight years. From time to time, I find myself staring at a blinking cursor on…
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Planned Parenthood Doesn’t Do Bake Sales.
As a fundraiser, I constantly try to educate myself on the best ways to raise money. I read books and blogs constantly, and I’m also part of a couple of…
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Why Prayer is Better For Fundraisers than Mindfulness
Saying that prayer is better than mindfulness might sound like I’m picking a fight. But I’m not. They’re just really very different. I see a lot of articles about mindfulness…
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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…
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