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Donor Psychology
Insights related to donor behavior, motivation, trust, and giving decisions.
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What Water Aerobics Taught Me About Fundraising
Good fundraising is not magic. It is not manipulation. It is not finding the perfect sentence that suddenly makes someone…
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To Survey or Not to Survey? Why Donor Surveys Matter – Part Two
What should a donor survey include? If you have not read last month’s post on why donor surveys matter, you…
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To Survey or Not to Survey? Why Donor Surveys Matter – Part One
Surveys are among the most useful tools we have for understanding the people who care about our work. They can…
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Stories With Clothes: Paul Tazewell’s Lesson for Fundraisers
Paul Tazewell’s TED Talk on costume design offers surprising insights for fundraisers navigating power, credibility, and belonging in donor spaces.
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Donor Neuroscience, Fundraiser Reality
If giving can trigger physical reactions in donors, then asking can trigger physical reactions in fundraisers—and the two experiences meet…
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Donor Stewardship
Stewardship isn’t a post-gift afterthought—it’s the foundation of sustainable fundraising and the key to donor retention.
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More on ‘LOVE’ Language and the Fundraiser
Continuing the exploration of how the love languages framework applies to donor relationships and fundraiser wellbeing.
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On Being Authentic
Authenticity in fundraising isn’t about self-expression without boundaries—it’s about genuine congruence between who you are and how you show up.
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‘LOVE’ Language and a Trauma-Informed Lens
Exploring how Gary Chapman’s love languages framework intersects with trauma-informed approaches to fundraising.
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