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A lecture on conjecture: Donor motivations and the danger of assumptions
Part One: The prevalence of assumptions and why it occurs No one can deny that 2020 was a challenging…
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A Major Boost to the Important Work of Fundraising during COVID-19
Without doubt, the healthcare of our nation is experiencing unprecedented times. With nearly everyone focused on COVID-19, major gift philanthropy for healthcare has declined at…
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Fundraising Best Practices
Part One: The prevalence of assumptions and why it occurs No one can deny that 2020 was a challenging year, but would it be…
“We did a wealth screening. Now what?” “I need more prospects. How can I discover new leads?” “Where has my prospect made their largest gift?…
Industry Trends & Commentary
As we enter 2021, Graham-Pelton surveyed development leaders at a select group of top social change organizations regarding their opinions, expectations, and concerns about fundraising…
The reemergence of another wave of COVID-19 and additional stay-at-home recommendations signify the ongoing importance of productive virtual donor visits. Unlike in-person visits, virtual visits…
Nonprofit Management
Without doubt, the healthcare of our nation is experiencing unprecedented times. With nearly everyone focused on COVID-19, major gift philanthropy for healthcare has declined at…
“Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” -- Henry David Thoreau No doubt there are few among us eager to…
Graham-Pelton on Twitter
We’ve received many questions from nonprofits on how to communicate effectively during the pandemic. Here, we answer three of the most common. https://buff.ly/3dPA7Az #covid19 #nonprofitcomms
Prospect research plays a vital role in fundraising progress and success. Here are three ways to make the case for resourcing prospect management at your organization. https://buff.ly/2O7OjtJ #prospectresearch #nonprofits
There is a saying in the fundraising world: “If you want money, ask for advice. If you ask for money, expect advice.” On our blog, Senior Vice President Stuart Sullivan shares his tips for engaging donors beyond dollars. https://buff.ly/3bJ6VIU #nonprofits #fundraising
In a socially distant society, what will the future hold for frontline fundraisers? Senior Consultant Cassie Mesko shares three changes coming to major gift fundraising. https://buff.ly/3suf6zp #socialdistancing #fundraising #nonprofit
If you are willing to rethink the way you fundraise, data-driven strategies will yield better decisions, improve performance, and accelerate your growth. https://buff.ly/3rabzWA #nonprofit #dataanalytics
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Humans of Fundraising: Lynnie Meyer
I think the world is hungry for ethical leadership and I’m committed to honesty and transparency above all else. I contribute as much as I…
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Humans of Fundraising: Jim Lyddy
I was working as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Georgetown University when a good friend of mine called to see if I might be…
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Humans of Fundraising: Rabbi David Hoffman
I'm a bike rider. Part of cycling is going up very steep and long hills. For me, at the beginning of a hill, looking up…
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