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Dating your Donors, Part 3: 3 steps to courting your donors

May 31, 2011

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Remember dating? The butterflies, the excitement and nervousness?  If you’re like me, it was a lot less movie-esque than I thought it’d be. I was more concerned about an out-of-place nose hair and the funky smell in my car than having the perfect suave look and fresh flowers.  You’re nervous because you care, because it’s… [Read more…]

Dating your donors, Part 2: Making a Match

May 16, 2011

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We’ve all seen it. That cute older couple holding hands in the airport. It symbolizes a life-long match. Something many dream about and strive for. Together through thick & thin. You know the commitment each person has is absolutely amazing.  Why can’t we do the same philanthropically? We can. Here’s how. Ahh, match-making.  Parents do… [Read more…]

Dating your donors, Part 1: The 1st Meeting

May 6, 2011

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Fundraising is based on relationships – those you have and those you create.  Thus, we can learn a lot from the dating world.   In the following series we’ll look at the initial meeting, making a match, courting, defining the relationship and keeping the love alive.  First up – the 1st meeting. Comb your hair… [Read more…]

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