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    I make double asks regularly with my clients when they have a strong annual fund. The reason is we don’t want annual donors to get out of the habit of giving to the annual fund; that’s the danger if you make a single ask during the campaign. When making ...

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    For the whole organization? Take a look at CamousWorks. Or do you mean for your fundraising program? Sent from my iPhone

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    HI Chris, Good question!  Here are a couple of samples that I found online that are similar to the RFPs we respond to.  FYI, most of the RFPs we receive are not more than 4 pages in length. https://www.ocalafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RFP-FOR-NONPROFIT-STRATEGIC-PLANNING-FACILITATORS-final.pdf  ...

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    Hi Brad, I'm assuming your donor knows the double ask is coming? Definitely make that clear in advance. I always start by underscoring the importance of keeping annual support consistent. I take it as an opportunity to reinforce that annual support ...

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    Hi Rachel-   I'm on the board of AFP NNE and am also a fundraising consultant. I'm happy to talk from both perspectives while you search for someone near Portland. Feel free to reach out to me at abbey@harlownonprofitconsulting.com ------------------------------ ...

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    We did a farm to table dinner for long time donors. We had many of the usual major donors but we also had some lovely people come who had given modestly but consistently for years. They were thrilled to be included. Sent from my iPhone

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