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title: 4 amazing quotes about how to treat your donors (from the Fortune 500)
description: McKinsey’s research tells us, “70% of buying experiences are based on how the customer feels they are being treated.” This also applies to fundraising!
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# 4 amazing quotes about how to treat your donors (from the Fortune 500)

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