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Ask a Volunteer!

By Greg Warner On March 30, 2015

According to the 2014 U.S. Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy volunteerism among high net worth individuals last year was strong. Seventy-five percent of respondents to the survey said they volunteered with at least one nonprofit organization. Fifty nine percent volunteered more than 100...

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5 Ways to Get Your Major Donors to Refer You and Your Organization to Others

By Greg Warner On March 27, 2015

1. Constantly ask them to refer you. Have a referral mindset and remember, if you don't ask... you won't get.

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The #1 Way to Generate More New Major Donors Fast

By Greg Warner On March 25, 2015

The single smartest, lowest-cost and fastest way to generate more new major donors is to ask your current major donors to introduce you to their friends, family members, and others who care about your mission.

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Will you be at AFP 2015 in Baltimore next week?

By Greg Warner On March 23, 2015

The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference is here! Literally!!

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Imagine This...

By Greg Warner On March 23, 2015

Did you have a grandmother or elderly aunt, uncle or friend? I did.

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Why You Must Recognize the Consideration Continuum

By Greg Warner On March 20, 2015

You must recognize that most of your supporters will never stop considering whether to give to you.

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Keep Your Chin Up and Keep Trying!

By Greg Warner On March 16, 2015

Sometimes we fail.

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2 of the Most Important Fundraising Charts You'll Ever See

By Greg Warner On March 13, 2015

Thanks to AFP's Growth-In-Giving Initiative, you now have a very simple way to evaluate your organization's year-over-year results for gains and losses. On their web page you can also find free downloadable Excel files to help you dump your numbers in so you can review and analyze your results.

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2 of the Most Important Fundraising Charts You'll Ever See

By Greg Warner On March 13, 2015

Thanks to AFP's Growth-In-Giving Initiative, you now have a very simple way to evaluate your organization's year-over-year results for gains and losses. On their web page you can also find free downloadable Excel files to help you dump your numbers in so you can review and analyze your results.

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Ya Gotta Give 'Em Value

By Greg Warner On March 09, 2015

Too often people engage with charities but get very little in return. Yet, they keep trying.

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Stop Looking for Fundraising Unicorns!

By Greg Warner On March 04, 2015

I stumbled on the following poll that left me scratching my head. Why do so many PG folks "Strongly Agree" that nonprofits should be "marketing and networking with financial advisors to cultivate planned gifts among their clients."

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6 Ways You Should Suggest Your Donors Use Their DAFs

By Greg Warner On March 02, 2015

1. For memorials

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