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As the new executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, I am grateful to have the opportunity to be part of an institution that has been committed to supporting charitable works in North Carolina for 80 years. Today, the Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations that are working to improve public education, preserve and protect the environment, promote economic opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds, engage more individuals in the democratic process, and elevate the dignity of all.
Those who know me well know that I’m a bit of a political junky, especially around the presidential election season that rolls around every four years. During these days between political conventions and the November 8th election I find myself glued to the debates like they are playoff games before the Super Bowl. I stay up late at night flipping between CNN and Fox News to hear the spin on the sometimes silly and sometimes stupid news about the latest tweets, taxes and emails - noise that distracts us from what matters most.
This can be a quandary or at least an ongoing topic of debate in nonprofits. Some feel asking their board members to give a specific amount and recruit a specific amount of funding from others is instrumental.
Donor Retention. Two of the most important words in fundraising. With only 1 in 3 first time donors renewing their gifts, non-profits are scrambling to find ways to help keep donors connected.
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