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Under One Roof Properties
If you were looking for proof that Ottawa’s hip factor is on the rise, look no further than this blog post. Ottawa peeps, meet Under One Roof, our newest social mission “hub.” So here’s the scoop:...
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The Art of Fundraising – an awesome title!
Today’s post is an unabashed “plug” for the best conference in Ottawa if you – or your organization – are relatively new to the “Art of Fundraising.” Hosted by the Association of Fundraising...
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Why won’t they reply to my email?
Using the right technologies to communicate with younger volunteers No, they’re not ignoring you. They are living, working and playing through different communications channels. Email, a...
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My turn to lead
As a people-focused profession, fundraisers have a natural advantage as managers: we understand that people drive our projects, and that success begins with the people that work in our offices, move...
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Send your application to a person, not a foundation
Always treat Foundations as real, live people. Here’s a ti: do not – ever – send an application to Dear Foundation X, If I was asking you for money, how would you feel about being referred to as Dear...
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May the Force be with you – the Task Force, that is!
Volunteer task forces are a great way to change your organization’s “Death Star” practices. Grab a group of your volunteers and “task” them with addressing ONE area of the organization that is not...
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How to soar like an eagle AND get along with the turkeys
One of my most frustrating moments as a consultant came when I was working with programming staff, trying to collect some stories – stories that I needed in order to fundraise. I was working with...
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Wanted: #TweetCottage Franchisees
This article originally appeared in Hillborn Charity e-news. 7 women, one cottage, a shared vision to support small charities through pro bono work, and an undisclosed number of wine bottles. And so...
View ArticleAmateur versus Professional Fundraiser
Studying for my CFRE exam has forced me to reflect on the differences between amateur fundraisers, and professional fundraisers. There is a place for everyone – and we need both – but it’s worth...
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Get your #GivingTuesdayCA game on!
29 days. That’s all that’s left between now, and Tuesday December 2nd – #GivingTuesdayCA. Why should you, as a busy not-for-profit professional, care? Well, for starters, anything that moves up the...
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Asking for help
I have had the most amazing week! I received a book in the mail from a friend from far away. Do you know Brené Brown the author and sociologist? The book I received was Daring Greatly. Haven’t heard of...
View ArticleMy “do now” list from AFP Congress
Every year I do a list of “aha” moments from congress . (See my blog post from a few years back.) But this year, I’ve changed up my tune. I’m sharing the five implementable moments from congress –...
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Joining Google Hangout by phone – instructions
If your sound is bad on google hangouts (or you don’t have a microphone on your work computer) you can join us by phone line. Think of it as 1) you’re signed in by video then 2) you call into the...
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Collecting Stories that Inspire Donors
Guest Post by Vanessa Chase – The Storytelling Nonprofit Storytelling is becoming a regular part of fundraising programs and for good reasons. It is a powerful tool that helps organizations emotionally...
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Be a Silo Buster!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no wait! It’s a Silo Buster! (Cue superhero music here) Fundraisers don’t think of themselves as superheroes. We’re taught to stay in the shadows, work through, and with our...
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It’s a Competitive Landscape
Jane Griffith Practice Leader – Academic and Not for Profit at Four Corners Group, Inc joined today’s Fundraising Mastermind call to talk about trends and hot topics in the not-for-profit world. Her...
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A Team-Focused Approach for Major Gift Fundraiser Performance Metrics
“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” ~ William Bruce Cameron, Sociologist Guest post by Jen Laurette, Associate Director, Development and Alumni...
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On Positivity
This year I decided that my household was going to have great mornings. No more of this dragging kids out of bed. I wanted to change my habits because I hated the way I started my day with all that...
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Become a Productivity Ninja!
Meet Valeri Hall Little. She is a Productivity Ninja with her business, InTandem. Valeri is my special guest at April’s Fundraising with Confidence call: Time Management for Fundraisers! Fundraisers...
View ArticleIs your website keeping up with Google’s new mobile-friendly rules?
IMPORTANT guest post by Creekside Communications. Creekside created my mobile-friendly website last year. Please check that your not-for-profit websites, and especially your donation pages are mobile...
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