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Common Misconceptions about Hiring a Professional Fundraiser
Fundraising is a word that strikes fear and dread into the hearts of many school leaders. For some, it has been something long avoided,...


Common Misconceptions about Working with Donors
There are many misconceptions about working with donors that seem to be grounded in fear. However, the natural donors for any nonprofit...


Releasing Stored Resources
Sustainability is a watchword for nonprofit organizations. As leaders focus on the work of fulfilling the mission, there is always a...


Fundraising During a Crisis
Raising funds for even the most noble of causes can seem daunting at times, but especially in the midst of a crisis. Determining the...


The Value of Developing Donor Profiles
Generous giving to a school does not happen by accident or only to schools fortunate enough to exist in wealthy communities. Philanthropy...


The Power of Appreciation: Building Donor Relationships through Gratitude
If you have served as a leader in the educational arena for any amount of time, you have probably found yourself dreaming about what you...


Leading Through the Hard Places
As an advancement consultant, I often work with leaders as they are preparing their organizations to reach some new milestone, or are...


Demonstrating Goodwill through Community Focused Campaigns
Schools and children are at the heart of every community, so demonstrating care for your community is a worthwhile undertaking that can...


Cause Marketing: Corporate Social Responsibility and Nonprofit Partnerships
As more and more corporations are seeking to build corporate responsibility into their organizational practices and branding strategies,...


Breaking the Foundation Barrier
You may have asked yourself a hundred times, “How are other schools getting grants from foundations and corporations?”, “Why can’t we...
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