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Each week, the DBD team writes short articles meant to inspire the hope and generosity that empowers non-profits to thrive!
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Get inspired! Our podcast is a series of conversations between our team and other leaders, sharing their thoughts on what really matters.
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Looking for a quick read to inspire you or your staff or volunteer team? Our Field Notes are a strategic resource for non-profit leaders.
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Case Studies

Since 2006, we’ve worked with hundreds of organizations, helping them fulfill their mission and serve their communities.
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USING DATA TO STRENGTHEN YOUR YEAR-END FUNDRAISING

With nearly 31% of annual donations coming in December, using data to inform your appeal strategy will help you maximize results.

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The time between Thanksgiving and year-end offers a prime window for fundraising.

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DO LESS TO DO BETTER

What are things you might stop doing that have improved the quality of your day-to-day life?

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Over the last four years American nonprofits have benefited from unprecedented amounts of federal funding. How will they plan for the end of that funding?

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TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH YOUR BOARD

Brian Keel, CFO at YMCA of the Triangle, offers several suggestions of things to do to help new volunteers get up to speed faster.

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PLANNING FOR YEAR-END

The time between Thanksgiving and year-end offers a prime window for fundraising.

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Nonprofit boards often find themselves stuck in a rut, performing the same old tasks with the same agenda month after month, with little impact

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SIX LESSONS FROM THE MARTIAN

If you’ve worked in a nonprofit (or probably just about anywhere), you know that not every project goes as planned. In fact, sometimes plan A turns into plan D or E or F.

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DBD PODCAST: TRUST AND LEADERSHIP

Bruce Berglund interviews Cory Scheer of TrustCentric about trust and leadership. In this podcast, they discuss how to measure, build and repair trust.

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Creating a Culture of Inquiry

Building a culture of inquiry takes time and effort, but it is essential for a board to effectively govern an organization.

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How Do You Stand Out in a Crowd?

Richard Clegg shares what a famous doughnut empire can teach us about standing out in a crowd of similar businesses.

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A Tale of Two Letters

Michele Goodrich illustrates how personal attention and follow up are the keys to creating a great giving experience for donors.

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What We're Reading

One of our axioms is “Keep learning, stewarding, and sharing.” In that spirit, the DBD Team shares their book picks to inspire you in work and in life.

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