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I am reviewing board requirements for my institution ... More

Hi there,  I think it's great that you're tracking ... More

Hi Kate and everyone! I have been a fundraiser for ... More

Pray for guidance on how best to walk side-by-side ... More

Hi All! We have plans to host a virtual trivia event ... More

Thank you all for your good advice and information! ... More

Hi Katie, You've already got some great responses ... More

I use every.org to accept cryptocurrency. It's free ... More

It really depends on your location, whether you are ... More

Five years is not a long time period. True, if someone ... More

Our representative (Ryan Fox) from Engiven. ... More

George, I would love to have the template as well. ... More

In addition to echoing everything Susan says, I would ... More

Many larger nonprofit hospitals in the country are ... More

Good morning. Im working with an organization that ... More

Andrea, Your question illustrates what I have seen ... More

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In order for a gift to be considered a charitably given, ... More

Congratulations on your new role! It sounds like you're ... More

Hello! These are good questions - here is what I would ... More

This is quite helpful, yes/ Thank you! ------------------------------ ... More

We just paid $11,000 for consultants to come in and ... More

Great suggestions from everyone.  To add one more layer ... More

Hi there,  I don't have a sample job description, ... More

Hi, I have coordinated a few festivals where I tell ... More

Patty, Jaye as others have commented is right on point. ... More

Hi Alexis, Clearly you've requested a template that ... More

Any recommendations for a platform to accept crypto ... More

What is normal to pay for a consultant for creation ... More

My thanks to everyone for the excellent advice. That's ... More

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If you are looking for a successful direct mail "template," ... More

Hmmm, that's a tough one Patty, since large grantmakers ... More

I have been in direct mail for 30 years and would be ... More

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Hi Katie, FYI--there is a similar thread on this ... More

In addition to everything Hayden said (all fantastic ... More

What Jaye says is the answer! Meighan Corbett More

The best source for transition planning -- regardless ... More

I would not include the can we count on you for next ... More

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I can't imagine you would find funding for this whether ... More

Without knowing much about the direct mail you are ... More

Hi Katie - A few things come to mind. It's likely you ... More

Our donors love thank a thons! We do not ask for confirmation ... More

Congratulations on getting your board bought in on ... More

Dear Anonymous, You truly answered your own question. ... More

Thank you so much for sharing! ------------------------------ ... More

Thank you for posting this… I would like to follow ... More

Most of the calls will go to voicemail. Let them know ... More

I have a client that's been doing some preliminary ... More

I want to start a Thank a Thon program where my Board ... More

We have used OneCause BidPal the past few years at ... More

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You're welcome! Hopefully, it helps! - GGT2  ... More

Hello all, I've received a few requests for the ... More

Id also add Donor Perfect and of course, Raisers Edge. ... More

Have you given individuals on your list the opportunity ... More

Consider our program which is immersive, in-person ... More

Good morning Anonymous, I offer sales training ... More

Our team is currently working with PlusDelta and having ... More

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Hi George! If you wouldn't mind sending it to me ... More

Dear all, I am involved with an organization that ... More

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Thank you both for your response! I'll follow your ... More

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Charity Auctions Today. Pretty affordable; all the ... More

Hubspot can be a good choice for a fundraising consulting ... More

Many fundraisers I attend typically use GiveSmart. ... More

I like Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions ... More

Yael, as you are a Corporate Giving Network Annual ... More

For the third year in a row, Orion is using Givergy ... More

Following. I'm considering HubSpot as a CRM software ... More

We use both quite a bit at BSA. I've been using them ... More

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Hi Kate! I am the Development Manager at the Humane ... More

Just wondering if anyone uses Wealth-X (Altrata product) ... More

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Hi Alyssa, That is great that a DonorSearch analysis ... More

Who have you used for your online silent auction? I ... More

Hi Brad, First and foremost thank the Pastor for ... More

Hi Natassia! I work for Lollypop Farm, a large humane ... More

Weekly activity goals will be specific to the way you ... More

Thank you for the feedback! It was a big hit when I ... More

Heather, First Congratulations on even having an agreement. ... More

Hi, Kim, The fundraising process is normally: Engagement ... More

Hi, Yael,  Take a look at Lawrence Henze's work on ... More

As another vendor who writes procedure manuals for ... More

Hi George would you be so kind to share the template ... More

Hi Natassia, You might also reach out to AAWA (Association ... More

Kim, Sorry, but the question is still extremely vague. ... More

Happy Tuesday All, Just jumping in with an update. ... More

Esther, I am not looking for fundraising goals, ... More

Hello George, I would love to see this template as ... More

Hi Brad, I've definitely been in situations where ... More

Hi! I work at a large animal shelter and we are in ... More

Hi Mary, There are so many platforms out there! ... More

Ellen, Thank you so much for providing this link. ... More

Dear friends, A donor to our organization is moving ... More

My team and I are working with a few others on this ... More

Hi George: I would like t see your template, and would ... More

Thanks in advance for helping with this! Here's the ... More

thank you!  ------------------------------ Hope ... More

Given the scenario as described, the donor is not receiving ... More

I too would be interested in seeing the Strategy Worksheet ... More

Hi Kate! My name is Kendall and I am the events and ... More

Good morning, As our board transitions to a more ... More

Yael, regarding older donor prospects for an estate ... More

Hello! My organization will be making changes to our ... More

I've been working in our sector for coming up to 15 ... More

As primarily a major gifts fundraiser, so obviously ... More

The main question I always have about pledge commitments ... More

The general rule is once there is a binding commitment, ... More

Hello George, I would also like to see your template ... More

Hi all,  I'm looking for help with best practices ... More

Our consultant uses DonorSearch, and they love it. ... More

Hi Yael,  We've recently been discussing this at ... More

Hi George, I sent you an email directly. ... More

Hello! Our organization has recently worked with ... More

Hi everyone, George graciously shared the document ... More

Hi George, I would also love to see the template. ... More

Hello George, would you also be willing to share ... More

So, I sent Elziabeth the wrong copy. can you ... More

Hi if a company wishes to name a space in a building ... More

Hi Esther, This is a situation in which I would use ... More

Christine -- I am weighing in late due to travel last ... More

yes, these are all great.  there are so many ... More

Hi Alexis, I love the doc George generously shared, ... More

Hi there, can I also please get sent this? Appreciate ... More

Mary, I know this is an old chat string, but wanted ... More

I'm curious about this, too!  ------------------------------ ... More

If you look in this thread you will find the document. ... More

Hi Carla, As other have mentioned. and my BB rep ... More

George, may I have a copy of your template as well ... More

Hello!  There is a resource called DAFinitive , which ... More

Hi George, I'm also interested. llyons@grandview.edu ... More

Speaking on behalf of a community foundation with several ... More

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Not sure I included my email address to receive template ... More

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Raiser's Edge was designed and built as a CRM for nonprofit ... More

George, I'd love to see the template too! jhogan@gghorg.ca ... More

George, I am also interested in seeing this template. ... More

Good morning can you please share the template as ... More

I, too, would be interested.  Dan Koehn UW-Madison ... More

Hello, all! I'm in a Master's program (Non-Profit Management) ... More

what information do you find most useful when putting ... More

Good Morning,  Would be so grateful to have the template ... More

Hello All, I received your request for a copy ... More

Hello George! May I please ask for you to share template ... More

I would love to see the template as well, George! Please ... More

It is a good question to ask. So many nonprofits of ... More

Hi George, I would love to receive a copy of your ... More

Hi Esther! Are there other organizations in your ... More

We use netsuite at our non-profit for both our finance ... More

Bates, such a well written response. Just one thing ... More

Hello, I am looking for inspiration to ramp up our ... More

Check with your CPA/auditor about the reporting of ... More

Kim Can you say a little more about what you are ... More

George, you should be charging each of us a fee for ... More

Hmmm, our finance team migrated to NetSuite and we ... More

Hello! My org relies on significant state funding and ... More

Hi all! I've had the issue before where one donor writes ... More

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Hi Kate! We are very interested in joining your rejuvenated ... More

I would love it as well.  efishburn@columbiabasin.edu ... More

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Hi George, would you kindly send me your template as ... More

Thank you, Marianne, for sharing this presentation!! ... More

This is helpful, Paula! Many thanks! ------------------------------ ... More

Adding my request for your template as well. Thanks ... More

Hello everyone, We are beginning a formal development ... More

I am new to AFP and this is my first post. So I appreciate ... More

Thanks so much for getting this going, Catherine -- ... More

I would also love this if you would be able to share ... More

George, I'd appreciate seeing your template as well. ... More

Hi George,  When you have a moment, I'd love to ... More

Hi George, if possible I would love to receive this ... More

Thanks for getting this Forum going, Kate! I am the ... More

Hello George,  I am interested in seeing this template ... More

Great! Somehow, I missed this! Disregard the earlier ... More

George,  Would love to take a look at your template ... More

Hello Kate, Thank you for taking the time to relaunch ... More

I am wondering if folks can share what they consider ... More

Just popping back in to post the survey once again.  ... More

George,  It appears you are such an abundant person. ... More

Good morning! Thank you for posting this. I have made ... More

If i can hop on, i would greatly appreciate a copy ... More

Good morning, George. I too would appreciate receiving ... More

George - Please add me to the crowd wanting a copy ... More

Thanks Stu - been looking for exactly that kind of ... More

Thanks so much Mariel - would be great to connect online.  ... More

Thanks so much Tom.  ------------------------------ ... More

George, I would love to see this template, as well.   ... More

Thank you for your question Alexis. I too am interested ... More

Hi George, I would like to see your template. I'm sure ... More