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July 25, 2023

Card With(out) Benefits πŸͺͺ

Don't make assumptions about generations. And just because something works for one mission, doesn't mean it will work for you. A feeling of belonging is important, but if we don't see ourselves, how do we belong? Do we see ourselves …

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July 11, 2023

What do T-Rexes and Kangaroos have in common? πŸ¦–πŸ¦˜

We've noticed a pattern in development shops that just might be contributing to our poor retention rates + stifling our growth. The answer lies in understanding the T-Rexes and kangaroos around us. Let's create an environment where we can work …

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June 27, 2023

"Did you get my email?" πŸ€”

There's an art to communication. We all approach it differently, so seek to understand the other party and have grace when conflict arises. Urgency is not the same for all.

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June 20, 2023

Silent but Deadly 🀫

If you are going to take the time to do something - do it well. Bad auctions aren't serving your organization and they may just be sending the wrong message.

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June 13, 2023

"Show me the $$" and other pitfalls to avoid ❌

Is the story of fundraising about getting money in the door? Or is it about encouraging generosity and solving problems?

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June 6, 2023

Numbers Don't Lie (...or do they?) πŸ€”

The only competition, the only thing that we have to strive for as a fundraiser is am I better than I was yesterday?

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May 30, 2023

Don't give DAFs the shaft - tell their stories πŸ™…

Gone DAFFY- how we screw up the DAF.

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May 23, 2023

Visiting a comatose planned giving donor 🫣

Ethics + fundraising dilemmas.

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May 16, 2023

Why must our events be labeled "special?" πŸͺ©

Fundraising jargon episode: why is it a "special" event?

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May 9, 2023

Data assumptions may confuse King Charles with Ozzy OsbourneπŸ‘‘πŸ¦‡

Don’t make assumptions without digging deep into your data, because it can lead you astray.

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May 2, 2023

Donor signage - the good, bad, ugly πŸ‘πŸ‘ŽπŸ§Ÿ

Even though we see that sign every day or that thing that has a donor's name on it, to someone somewhere it has meaning.

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April 25, 2023

SURVEY SAYS! ...we need to ask better questions on surveys βœ…βŽ

Know who your donors are by getting feedback and asking good questions.

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April 18, 2023

Remember when our donor ate potpourri? πŸ‘€

Getting to know your donors is important and having a plan for when something goes wrong.

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April 11, 2023

Goodbye philanthropy, Hello generosity πŸŽ‰

Celebrate the generous more than the philanthropist

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March 28, 2023

The Art of Nonprofit Case Statements: Laughs, Lessons, and Pitfalls πŸ€¦β€¦

Let's talk (and laugh) about when we've had our work overworked by non-fundraising experts.

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March 13, 2023

Welcome to Fundraising is Funny!

πŸ‘‹ Welcome to Fundraising is Funny! πŸ€£πŸ“ˆ Join Lynne Wester and T. Clay Buck every week as they share laughs and πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ case studies from the world of nonprofit fundraising. 🌎 πŸ€ͺ The show highlights ridiculous situations that occur...

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