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Resolutions for 2012
January 1, 2012

Here are ideas that I've heard fundraising professionals advise over and over during the past few years — all of which make good sense and great fundraising.

3 Christmas Wishes for Fundraising Joy
December 15, 2011

For fundraisers, our holiday wishes are simple — good income, good income and, of course, good income! But looking ahead to 2012, here are three things I'd like to find under the tree Christmas morning that I guarantee will bring happiness to me through the new year.

Bad Economic News: It's Not Over Yet
December 1, 2011

You can't change the economy, but you can do your best to keep your fundraising on track. Here are five steps for fundraising in a recession and making the most of the year-end.

11 Commandments of Fundraising, Part 3
November 10, 2011

Following are the remaining four commandments that can help you apply best practices and time-tested strategies in your fundraising — and avoid the mistakes that undermine our best efforts.

Sorry, but It’s Not the Economy
November 1, 2011

If your fundraising hasn't been going well, you might have been telling yourself it's not your fault — it's the economy. But it's not. At least not entirely. Here are five much more likely reasons your fundraising doesn’t work.