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How to steward your donors? ASK them!

April 16, 2021 by Dianna Smiley in Understanding Donors, Strategy, Capital Campaign, Staff Leadership, Planned Giving

Most gifts come from donors who've already given, not new donors. This article is about how we treat these valuable people, helping them give more, now and in the future.

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April 16, 2021 /Dianna Smiley
Fundraising, Giving, major gifts, Board members, Capital Campaign, fundraising communications
Understanding Donors, Strategy, Capital Campaign, Staff Leadership, Planned Giving

Board Members and the Low-Giving Syndrome

July 26, 2017 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members

Some Board Members make no financial gifts at all to the organization or make relatively small gifts. I call this the “Low-Giving Syndrome”.   Is this OK?

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July 26, 2017 /Dianna Smiley
Board, Board Members, gifts, Fundraising, Giving
Board Members

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