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Stop Guessing, Start Co-Creating: A Better Way to Ask
Instead of guessing or telling donors what they want, co-create the gift with them.
Frances Roen
Nov 144 min read


The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Consultant (or None at All)
Examples of who to hire as a consultant and why.
Frances Roen
Oct 93 min read


Developing Leads Throughout the Life of a Campaign
When a campaign begins, most organizations focus on the donors they already know can make a major gift. That’s natural—you need to test...
Frances Roen
Sep 192 min read


When They Don’t Call Back: How to Get A “Yes” for Your Feasibility Study Interviews
How to Get A “Yes” for Your Feasibility Study Interviews
Frances Roen
Aug 153 min read


How to Use Community Ecosystem Insights to Strengthen Campaign Readiness & Case Development
A future-facing lens through community ecosystem forecasting.
Frances Roen
Jul 313 min read


Your Capital Campaign Needs a Communications Plan
A campaign communications plan is your roadmap for how you’ll keep people informed and inspired throughout your capital campaign journey.
Frances Roen
Jul 183 min read


Sleeper Gifts and Bon Jovi: Why Campaigns Can’t Be Built on a Prayer
Campaigns, like real-world change, require more than “thoughts and prayers.” As much as I love Bon Jovi (and I do), we can't build a fundraising campaign on the expectation of a miracle gift.
Frances Roen
May 302 min read


Simple Steps to Segment Your Year End Appeal
Donor segmentation doesn’t have to be complicated or all-encompassing to be effective.
Frances Roen
Sep 5, 20244 min read


The Essential Role of a Digital Engagement Officer
The Digital Engagement Officer has the potential to revolutionize their outreach efforts and significantly increase financial support.

Shelly Lindsey
Jun 5, 20243 min read


A Guide To Ethical Storytelling: Honoring Your Clients In Donor Stories and Mailings
Marketing for a non-profit organization can be tricky. Here's a guide on ethical storytelling for your marketing department.
danaehudson
Feb 26, 20248 min read
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