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SUPRISE PARTIES VS CELEBRATIONS

Posted by Mike Bussey

At a recent conference, we had the privilege of presenting the advanced session on endowment development. The session was for staff and volunteers with 15+ years of financial development experience and for those who knew the basics of endowment development.

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Topics: Endowment, Planned Giving

RESOLUTIONS: TAKING THE FIRST STEP

Posted by Mike Bussey

I was delighted to receive calls from two nonprofit executives during the final days of 2013. Both calls were to pass along some great news regarding year-end endowment commitments. As I rejoiced with them, a Chinese proverb that came to mind: ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.’

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Topics: Fundraising, Resolutions, Endowment, Planned Giving, Legacy

RESOLUTIONS: WHAT TO STOP

Posted by Michele Goodrich

An article from the December 30, 2013 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy suggests an unconventional approach to New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit leaders. Instead of providing a list of things to add; it recommends things to stop doing. The list was compiled with input from experts in the nonprofit field and provides some thought provoking ideas for consideration.

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Topics: Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Resolutions, Endowment, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers

RESOLUTIONS PART I: THE 20 MILE MARCH

Posted by Bruce Berglund

Happy New Year! This is the time of year so many of us make resolutions for the upcoming year — some of them we even keep!  Last year at this time, I decided to stop drinking any kind of soda. I had become convinced I didn’t need the diet or the sugary versions. And you know what? This was one I actually kept. I’ve been soda-free for a full year!

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Topics: Leadership, Resolutions, Endowment, Annual Campaign, Jim Collins, John Norcross, Resource Development

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