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Podcasts that Propel Us Forward

You already know that diversity, equity and inclusion are important values for your nonprofit—it’s the only way we can move toward a more just system for […]

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The World’s Most Awkward Donor Call

  The World’s Most Awkward Donor Call “So have you thought about planned giving?” We’ve all been there. It’s tough […]

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4 Steps for Turning Loyal Donors into Legacy Givers

4 Steps for Turning Loyal Donors into Legacy Givers Did you know that before the year 2050, somewhere between $30 to $60 […]

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Why Donors Won’t Put You in Their Wills

Remember when you turned 16? You had finished driver education, perhaps you had logged a lot of hours of supervised […]

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How Can I Measure the Results of My Planned Giving Efforts?

We all want to see results. If you’ve ever owned a car, you know the joys keeping a car running. […]

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6 Ways to Encourage Planned Giving with Your Donors

Planned giving is the most personal gift a donor can give you. After all, it’s been a lifetime in the […]

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter (and the Donor)

A local coffee shop often puts out two “competing” tip jars to encourage reluctant tippers. University of Michigan or Michigan […]

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The New Challenge for Arts and Cultural Nonprofits

How is your organization changing the world? You know your work is important. But when you are part of an […]

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Creating a Safe Space for Your Donors

At a recent seminar I attended, a representative of a home security system company said that she’s noticed they sell […]

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The Secret Upside of Downsized Donor Bases

While American philanthropic giving is increasing every year, Eileen R. Heisman of the National Philanthropic Trust points out in her […]

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