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    RE: Urgent Question! Capital Campaign

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    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous Before the question can be considered, how close are you to reaching the 70% mark?  Is there a donor(s) who might be incentivized to help you reach 70% in order to launch a public campaign ...

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    Hello!  Every organization has to consider their audience and write an appeal that is tailored for them.  However, research suggests that the best performing letters are 3-4 pages long.  This may feel counter intuitive but in my experience, this is true.  ...

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    About fidget toys: I have a couple of toys from ONO, which I love for work. They come in black/neutral colors and are completely silent, so they feel more professional and discrete during team meetings, presentations, etc.  ------------------------------ ...

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    Hello! My organization is seeking a consultant to help us determine if we should switch to a new CRM and if so, what that CRM should be. We've issued an RFI and are interested in receiving proposals and/or setting up calls with interested consultants. ...

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    Anyone in Healthcare Fundraising? Our Annual Giving Program is currently trying to benchmark our Patient Acquisition direct mail program against other programs in the country. Currently, we our Patient Acquisition direct mail program consists ...

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