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The Fine (Yet Simple) Art of ‘Thank You'
"Great article. As the administrator in a biomedical library (private, non-profit institution) this has given me several ideas about how to enhance communication with our supporters. Thank you."
— Submitted by Susan
(susan_andersen@urmc.rochester.edu)
Tips for End-of-Year Campaign Success
"Thank you! We'd just completed the first two steps outlined in this article, and now feel empowered to move forward with a more complete campaign. We needed the encouragement and the plan outline to feel comfortable with a more rigorous fundraising approach. The information came at just the right time."
— Submitted by Lisa
(lisa@livermoreshakes.org)
"How Does My Online Donation Page Look?" = The Wrong Question
"Extremely sound advice Phil! Let's hope some folks start doing the A/B testing soon because everyone wins!!"
— Submitted by Jay Love
(jay.love@etapestry.com)
Success in Fundraising Starts With the Board of Directors
"Proper Board recruitment is key. There is an ideal Board composition with expertise needed in specific fields to grow the non profit. Critical is a lightening rod of fundraising to inspire the Boad in their personal giving and their outreach activities. Oftentimes, Board have no such development leader."
— Submitted by Julia McMichael
(jazz_julia@hotmail.com)
