Recently I spent the day facilitating a strategic planning session with a foundation board. As is my custom, I brought buckets of balls and toys which may seem frivolous, but actually they are an integral part of the day. The playthings are key ingredients in keeping everyone focused and in helping the group hold themselves accountable to the ground rules. And, they are just plain fun. Invite me to your next strategic planning session and I will show you what I mean!
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.
I’ve been staying up a little later than usual the past couple of weeks. Every two years, the Olympics take over my television. Since the timezone in Rio is an hour ahead of us, all the finale’s and best moments are being shown up to, and sometimes past midnight.
Take 30 seconds and think of three special memories that jump out in your mind. They can be from your childhood, school, family, work, etc. No need to write them down. Just rattle off the ones that jump into your mind. Ready? Go!
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