The 5-Minute Reframe: How to Walk Into Any Donor Meeting Without Apologizing
The anxiety before a donor meeting isn't the problem. What you do with it is. This simple 5-minute ritual helps you show up with confidence instead of apology.
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25 Influential Nonprofit Voices on LinkedIn
LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for nonprofit fundraising professionals to share insights, strategies, and best practices. These 25 influential voices are shaping the conversation around modern fundraising, from digital strategies to donor psychology.
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The 48-Hour Follow Up Rule: Why Your Donor Retention Depends on Lightning-Fast Response
Every donor should receive meaningful, personal contact within 48 hours of making their gift. Not just an automated email receipt – though that should happen immediately – but actual human contact that shows you noticed their gift and you're grateful for it.
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Episode 48 – The 5-Minute Major Gift Ask
In this episode, Jeremy reveals the FOCUS method - a powerful framework that allows you to make compelling major gift requests in just 5 minutes.
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Why Some Donors Are Reluctant to Discuss Planned Giving
Planned giving is a powerful way for donors to leave a lasting legacy with the causes they care about. It allows individuals to make significant contributions through their estate plans, ensuring that their impact continues well into the future.
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Fundraising Trend: Decline in Church Attendance Affecting Giving
How will the dechurching of America impact your nonprofit organization? Discover how your giving will be impact by church attendance declines.
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Fundraising Trend: Increased Focus on Donor Privacy
In the EU and UK, privacy regulations have dramatically changed how nonprofit organizations can interact with prospects and donors. We predict that 2024 will see an expansion of donor privacy initiatives in the United States.
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Fundraising Trend: Staff Turnover
The average tenure of a development professional is alarmingly short, averaging just 16 months. This trend poses significant challenges for nonprofits, impacting their fundraising continuity, donor relationships, and overall organizational stability.
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The Often Overlooked Traits of Highly Successful Planned Giving Fundraisers
Discover the often overlooked traits that set highly successful planned giving fundraisers apart, and learn how cultivating these qualities can help you secure transformational gifts and create lasting impact for your organization.
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Top 9 Nonprofit Management Tips for 2025
Unlock your nonprofit's full potential with these actionable tips on management, donor engagement, and strategic planning that will drive your mission forward and ensure long-term success.
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