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BioBus Sarah
Posted April 29, 2013 by Andrea

Biobus Sarah Tells You How Her Fundraising Turned Out: Episode 6

See the concluding episodes of our year working with Sarah Weisberg on fundraising for the Biobus. Did she succeed? Find out now!

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BioBus, fundraising, fundraising adventures, Sarah Weisberg


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Asking Styles Graphic
Posted March 5, 2013 by Andrea

What Happens When You and Your Fundraising Colleagues Have Different Asking Styles?

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When people of opposite Asking Styles come to appreciate each other’s strengths, they can be the best, most effective teams. Read how Alison Kear and Carlette Mack combine their very different styles.

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Asking Styles, Go Getter, Mission Controller, Pairing Asking Styles


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Andrea3
Posted March 4, 2013 by Andrea

Fundraising Tips: Do You have a Weekly Donor-Touch Day?

Want to retain more of your donors? Want to get out of the “I don’t have enough time for real fundraising” blues? Try this super simple and effective strategy.

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donor retention, donor-touch, fundraising tips


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Asking Styles Book Cover
Posted February 13, 2013 by Andrea

We Have a Winner and a New Way to Win a Book

And the winner of our Facebook book drawing is…

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Asking Styles, book


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Paul Jolly
Posted February 12, 2013 by Paul

A Powerful Fundraising Tool: Giving Circles Inspire Mid-Level Donors

Ever wonder how to encourage your mid-level donors to give at a higher level? Take a look.

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asking, giving circles, Paul Jolly


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Blog, Donor Recognition, Featured, Fundraising Resources, Posts
Rebecca Skinner
Posted February 2, 2013 by Andrea

An Executive Director Falls In Love With Her School All Over Again

Remember how important it is to get out from behind your desk and watch your organization in action. When you are inspired, you can inspire others!

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fundraising inspiration, Rebecca Skinner


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Jim Eskin
Posted January 6, 2013 by Andrea

Philanthropy: A Two Way Transaction

Jim Eskin knows from years of experience that giving is good for the donor.



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Joe Garecht
Posted January 6, 2013 by Joe

How to Create a Donor Ask Plan for the New Year

Joe Garecht, The Fundraising Authority, outlines five simple and effective steps for developing your fundraising plan for 2013.

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asking, donor, fundraising plan, planning


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Blog, Development Directors, Executive Directors, Featured, Fundraising Resources, Posts
Thank You Brand
Posted December 10, 2012 by Andrea

Three Tips to Make Your Fundraising Thank You Letters Work

Wikipedia thank you messages get it right. Do yours?



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lori
Posted November 29, 2012 by Andrea

Seven Tips for Making Better Donor Thank You Calls

Lori Jacobwith offers seven simple and powerful tips about making thank you calls this year end.



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Andrea3 Train Your Board Members to Ask: Advice from a Board Member and a Trainer

If your board members aren’t comfortable asking for gifts, they’re not likely to do it! A good plan to train your board to ask that provides opportunities of many sorts year round will go a long way to easing their discomfort and turning them into effective fundraiser.

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Asking Styles: Harness Your Personal Fundraising Power
Asking Styles: Harness Your Personal Fundraising Power
Want to be more comfortable asking for gifts? Want to understand your personal asking style and how to use it? Want to partner more effectively with your colleagues and board members? You'll find it all and much more in this engaging, practical book about Asking Styles by Cofounder Andrea…
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