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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

WHO REALLY CARES?

Posted by Jon Simons

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 poses an important question as you identify prospects for your capital campaign.

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Topics: Capital Readiness

PRIVILEGE OF PURPOSE

Posted by Bruce Berglund

One of the most important decisions you will make as you embark on any fundraising effort is the recruitment and selection of volunteer leadership.

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ARE YOUR LEADERS READY TO TELL YOUR STORY?

Posted by Jan Brogdon

This month, the Donor By Design Team is discussing campaign readiness: the things that (should) happen before you begin a major fundraising campaign.  Today, Jan shares how important it is that leaders are able to share your story with passion.

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Topics: Capital Readiness

THE ANTI-DECIDER

Posted by Danny Maier

I’ll preface this blog by saying it’s a bit of a tough-love message. Learning about the “Anti-Decider” has been a hard lesson for me over the years. And I confess, I still occasionally give my most earnest advice on this subject…followed in some regrettable cases with the kind truth of, “I warned you.”

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Topics: Donor Cultivation, Philanthropy, Stewardship

WHAT COMES BEFORE THE CAMPAIGN?

Posted by Jim Mellor

This month, the Donor By Design Team is discussing campaign readiness: the things that (should) happen before you begin a major fundraising campaign.  Today, Jim asks the question that you should ask yourself before your next campaign: are you ready?

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Topics: Capital Readiness

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