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Donor Cultivation: Starting Conversations with New and Prospective Donors
Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this blog from Little Bean Group. It shows how to initiate donor cultivation chats

The Data of Donor Retention: Part 1
Here’s how donor retention data helps nonprofits like yours understand giving patterns, strengthen relationships, and plan for steady growth. It

Donor Cultivation: Starting Conversations with New and Prospective Donors
Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this blog from Little Bean Group. It shows how to initiate donor cultivation chats by researching prospects, listening actively, aligning mission to donor interest,

Revitalizing Work Habits
Fall is a great time of year to examine your current habits, think about what is and isn’t working for you, and make adjustments. In the midst of back-to-school season,

Re-engaging With Supporters
Earlier this year, I wrote about using down time in the summer to dig into donor data. This exercise can help you get the full picture of your fundraising efforts

August Ask Me Anything!
It’s August! So let’s mix things up a bit with an Ask Me Anything roundup. I solicited questions from my network and had a great time answering questions about fundraising,

Events 101
After the disruptions caused by COVID-19, in-person fundraising events are back and in full swing. When planning events, it’s natural to feel rusty after so much time away. Previously, a

Summer Activities: Digging Into Donor Data
I’ve written previously about high-impact summer activities. These quiet months are ideal for tackling time-intensive tasks before the pace picks up in the fall. Also, with June 30 marking either

AI and Advancement
Over the past few months, we’ve been introduced to new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. This new technology has dominated the news for its ability to write in different styles

Deepening Board Member Involvement
Last year, I shared my thoughts on the basics of board engagement. One of my key pillars is to approach fundraising responsibilities holistically beyond required giving and direct involvement in

Setting Up New Board Members for Success
When building your organization’s board of directors, it often feels daunting to ensure that all of the bases are covered. In addition to selecting the right people with diverse expertise,