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BURNING QUESTIONS: I’M AFRAID TO ASK

Posted by DBD Team

This July, we’re answering burning questions we hear from many clients and non-profit colleagues across the country. Chances are, the question might be burning in our readers’ minds, as well.

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Topics: Feasibility Study, How To Ask

BURNING QUESTIONS: FEASIBILITY STUDY READINESS

Posted by DBD Team

This July, we’re answering burning questions we hear from many clients and non-profit colleagues across the country. Chances are, the question might be burning in our readers’ minds, as well.

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Topics: Feasibility Study

SUMMER BOOK CLUB: GENERATION IMPACT

Posted by Jan Brogdon

Central to our team values is the concept that we can never stop learning, reading, connecting and sharing.  This month, we will share books that have impacted us personally and/or professionally. Perhaps one of our “book reports” will inspire you to join us in our quest for continuous learning. (Although we suspect you are already there.)

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SUMMER BOOK CLUB: MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING

Posted by Danny Maier

Central to our team values is the concept that we can never stop learning, reading, connecting and sharing.  This month, we will share books that have impacted us personally and/or professionally. Perhaps one of our “book reports” will inspire you to join us in our quest for continuous learning. (Although we suspect you are already there.)

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SUMMER BOOK CLUB: TOXIC CHARITY

Posted by Jon Simons

Considering you are reading this it’s likely we agree that charitable giving is a good and powerful tool to make the world a better place. And like me, you may also have dedicated much of your professional career to fundraising, witnessing the life-changing impacts of charity on both the donor and recipient.

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Topics: Book Club, Toxic Charity

SUMMER BOOK CLUB: GRIT – THE POWER OF PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE

Posted by Mike Bussey

Central to our team values is the concept that we can never stop learning, reading, connecting and sharing.  This month, we will share books that have impacted us personally and/or professionally. Perhaps one of our “book reports” will inspire you to join us in our quest for continuous learning. (Although we suspect you are already there.)

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Topics: Book Club, Grit, Learning, Read

THE ONCE-A-YEAR MYTH

Posted by Danny Maier

There are several myths in fundraising. One of the most frustrating to me is the belief that we will somehow overwhelm and upset Ms. Donor and Mr. Donor by asking them to support our mission multiple times a year.

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VOLUNTEER CHURN

Posted by Michele Goodrich

April is National Volunteer Month. Over the next few weeks the Donor By Design Team will be reflecting on the impact volunteers have on our communities and our world. Today Michele warns us not to ignore “retired” volunteers.

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Topics: Volunteer, Volunteer Development, Donor Stewardship, Volunteer Leadership

GUTSY NOMINATING COMMITTEES

Posted by Mike Bussey

April is National Volunteer Month. Over the next few weeks the Donor By Design Team will be reflecting on the impact volunteers have on our communities and our world. Today Mike explains the power of a gutsy nominating committee.

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Topics: Leadership, Volunteer, Board Development, Volunteer Appreciation

UNINTENDED VOLUNTEERS

Posted by Peggy Vinson

April is National Volunteer Month. Over the next few weeks the Donor By Design Team will be reflecting on the impact volunteers have on our communities and our world. Today Peggy tells a story of how one gentleman became an “unintended volunteer.”

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Topics: Leadership, Volunteer, Volunteer Appreciation

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