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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Wisdom in Serving the Poor – Introduction
I have the special privilege of sharing a handbook written by my mentor Mike Firmin. Mike founded Golden Harvest Food Bank in 1982 and devoted the next 30 years to…
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Calling in the Cavalry – Phone Fundraising in a Crisis
Phone fundraising can have an incredible impact on your organization’s ability to serve during the pandemic. I want to share an approach that has been incredibly effective for our team…
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The Tale of Two Donor Acquisition Letters.
‘Tis the season… for donor acquisition letters. If you’re anything like me, the Christmas season means eggnog, shopping trips (on my phone or computer), nativity scenes, and a flood of…
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A Day for Thankfulness.
Thankfulness changes your perspective. As I cleaned the table after dinner a few weeks ago, I had a startling realization. If you have food to throw away, you’re not really…
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Fundraising the Monastic Way with St. Bernard’s Abbey.
This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and chat with Fr. Marcus Voss (now Abbot Marcus) to talk about Monastic Fundraising. Before his election to the office…
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Disciples and Stewards #17 – Ordination
Through the Sacrament of Ordination, God gives the Church Bishops, Priests, and Deacons to lead and serve us in our walk of faith. Ordination configures men to Jesus Christ in…
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How do I raise money with direct mail cultivation?
Cultivation is a numbers game. Successful direct mail cultivation depends on three questions: Who are you mailing? What are you sending them? How often are you mailing them 1. Who…
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Disciples and Stewards #16 – Marriage
At the wedding feast of Cana, Jesus took water and turned it into wine for the joy of the married couple and their guests. In a similar way, Jesus took…
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Disciples and Stewards
Forgiveness, healing, and resurrection The Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Confession, enables us to encounter God’s mercy. It is a Sacrament of healing and sometimes a Sacrament of resurrection. The sins…
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