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Stop. Right now. Don't go any further.
I had a sinking feeling yesterday. There was a prospective donor that I had been meaning to call. Each day. For several days.
It turns out, if I had it would have been a positive experience for all. Really positive. By not connecting during those "I need to" days, the timing of a real opportunity was delayed.
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Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.