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    Can you advocate from your leadership to turn around the checks sooner?  Personally I don't want to be the one receiving and processing checks at the start but we have advocated for a faster turnaround time. My organization gets a mix of charitable ...

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    Hello, I am the development manager for a junior museum & zoo in Palo Alto. We are hosting a fundraising event this spring and will offer an on-line silent auction. The items will be unique experiences at our zoo. Other than the staff time, there is ...

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    We've used Qgiv for a peer-to-peer fundraiser for the past two years. Last year, we added Apple Pay and saw heavy use of it - even more than we expected. It was predominantly used by younger donors (age 35 and under), but not exclusively. We'll be adding ...

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    I second the recommendation of iWave. If you can only afford one research tool, it's the one to get. It IS a little pricey, still, though. If you're looking for free, I recommend trying your public library, or the closest public university library. Many ...

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    RE: Communicating with donors about change in annual ...

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    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous Use the boards analysis in the communication. Facts and figures mitigate emotion. Presenting donors with the reality of the event and that it is a risk to continue is all you need to communicate ...

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    Hi Michael, Wish all is well.  I think you can just get this corrected on your own.  Just go to your profile and edit it.  Here how you can get it done. On the top right of your screen you where you see your picture. Click on the Picture then ...

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