I didn’t realize how important the search capability of my website was to readers, until it broke. While I use it dozens of times a day to share posts with clients, to research presentations, and to supplement webinars, I quickly learned I wasn’t the only one!
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Continue readingWhat if I told you there is a magic tool to use to unleash new energy & commitment from your board members? There is. Insert storytelling activities for board members into your meeting agendas and retreats.
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Continue readingKeep your stakeholders connected throughout the year with a people story & specifics about the impact their gift will have on one person.
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Continue readingNot surprisingly, last week’s post: Storytelling and Racism generated more feedback than any other post in the past 10 years of writing my Fire Starters blog. The overall consensus was that it’s well past time for many of us to take our first steps in examining our nonprofit stories for racism.
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Continue readingJust typing the title of this post: storytelling and racism has me nervous. I don’t want to say something wrong. But this topic is coming up again and again in my work. I believe it needs conversation and notice.
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Continue readingOne of my great joys is to share what I’ve learned about successful fundraising and communication with as many people and nonprofits as possible. I love delivering fundraising training that helps you raise enough money to do your important work –with ease, and maybe, even joy. Unfortunately, I can’t be everywhere. So, this week I’ve […]
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Continue readingRecently I was talking with a nonprofit executive director who told me she feels uncomfortable “pimping out” client stories to raise money. Her words, not mine.
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Continue readingAs I work coaching clients who are the impact speaker for a special event, or the executive director whose job it is to inspire others to make a contribution, I am privileged to hear some very personal stories. Some of these stories are long with lots of twists and turns to them. My job is to help the client or staff shorten their story to its emotional essence.
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Continue readingAn important fundraising communication goal: Does your fundraising communication deepen engagement & maximize the relationships you already have?
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Continue readingConnecting with your supporters doesn’t have to be a huge project or take lots of time. To be effective it MUST be simple, powerful, and mission-centered.
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