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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

RELUCTANT LEADERS

Posted by Thom Peters

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. The series begins with Thom reflecting on the qualities of “reluctant leaders.”

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Topics: Leadership, Volunteer, Volunteer Appreciation

FUNDRAISING FOOLISHNESS

Posted by DBD Team

In the spirit of the recent April Fool’s Day, the DBD team compiled a list of foolish fundraising myths. Let’s debunk them together.

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Topics: Myth, April Fools

DON’T GO IT ALONE

Posted by Michele Goodrich

This month, the Donor By Design Team is discussing campaign readiness: the things that (should) happen before you begin a major fundraising campaign.  Today, Michele Goodrich illustrates the benefits of getting a wide team of people involved in the capital planning process.

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FACTS TELL, BUT STORIES SELL

Posted by Danny Maier

This month, the Donor By Design Team is discussing campaign readiness: the things that (should) happen before you begin a major fundraising campaign.  Today, Dan Maier illustrates the importance of being able to share your vision in a compelling way to prospective donors.

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RECRUITING THE RIGHT LEADERS

Posted by DBD Team

This month, the Donor By Design Team is discussing campaign readiness: the things that (should) happen before you begin a major fundraising campaign.  Today, Jon and Sara share the early steps in recruiting your Leadership Cabinet.

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Topics: Capital Readiness

WHO SHOULD LEAD?

Posted by DBD Team

This month, the Donor By Design Team is discussing campaign readiness: the things that (should) happen before you begin a major fundraising campaign.  Today, Jon and Sara share what you should look for as you build your Leadership Cabinet.

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Topics: Capital Readiness

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