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Unlocking The Power Of A Donor Thank You: Feeding America’s Approach

Bloomerang

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. For example, he recently visited the San Antonio Food Bank located in San Antonio, TX. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr. It’s popular ,” Aaron shared.

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The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

Bloomerang

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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TechSoup Honors Unsung Heroes

Tech Soup

I'd like you to meet Kerry Thomson at Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Indiana; Lori Chidgey of Corazon Ministries in San Antonio, Texas; Betty Martin of Cape Girardeau Public Library in Missouri; and the late Rory Foster of the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wisconsin. It's his gift to the world.

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Networked Nonprofit Update: November

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But even more fun was this video interview with the good folks at the Gifts In Kind International who I ran into in the lobby and they pulled out their copy of the book and shared a few thoughts about they’re applying the ideas. Independent Sector in Atlanta. The Portland Arts and Culture Social Media Convening Workshop.

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Finding a role?

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

Then I did a general search for YMCA and Katrina and found that: the YMCA of Houston is housing evacuees, and the YMCA of Ann Arbor Michigan is collecting gift cards from national chains and sending them down to the Houston Y. The YMCA of San Antonio is matching all employee contributions to its Katrina fund.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy / San Antonio, TX / TBD. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Examine major gift planning in the context of current economic conditions, changes in donor populations and increased competition for the charitable dollar. Leading Forward 2018.

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Being a Successful Fundraiser in 2021

NonProfit Hub

I’m obsessed with helping them become more productive in securing gifts to advance the charities and good causes they’re so passionate about. With one exception: asking for a gift for their favorite nonprofits. How can you become one of a special breed that welcomes the opportunity to solicit gifts, the bigger, the better?