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    Hi, I have coordinated a few festivals where I tell the vendors that there is no fee, but ask for a suggested donation of 10% of sales. Since it is a suggested donation, not a requirement, is it OK to say that no goods or services were provided in exchange ...

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    Patty, Jaye as others have commented is right on point. The only caution I would have is, before I get a group together. I would have one on ones with three or four of  your strongest highest givers. When you are in a transition period, bring them together ...

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    Hi Alexis, Clearly you've requested a template that a lot of people can benefit from! I wonder if the template in our Resource Library is more along the lines of what you're looking for. This Donor Engagement and Cultivation Planning worksheet has all ...

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    Any recommendations for a platform to accept crypto currency donations? Linda Civitello, CFRE civitellojoy@yahoo.com 650/892-7157

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    Major gift strategy

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    What is normal to pay for a consultant for creation of a major gift strategy? Thanks, Ray Marshall, CFRE

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    My thanks to everyone for the excellent advice. That's a really good point that major donors are not only more apt to want to fund a transition, but can also act more quickly than most foundations can. And Jaye, yes, that's my question, too: exactly ...

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