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Four characteristics of an individual giving program
It’s been true since the 80’s. The A-Team has the best theme song ever. Also true since the 80’s? Individual giving is the heart of...

Chris B.
5 days ago1 min read
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Telling Better Stories to our Donors
One of the trickiest things about fundraising is knowing what kind of story to tell about your organization. We often get so excited to...

Chris B.
Apr 91 min read
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Fundraising: it’s exactly what you think it is
Fundraising is exactly what you think it is. To paraphrase Henry Ford, if you think fundraising is an impossible task, you’re right. If...

Chris B.
Mar 272 min read
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Your Donors Are Closer Than You Think
Early in my fundraising career, my boss gave me a copy of the local business journal – an issue that featured the 100 wealthiest people...

Chris B.
Mar 52 min read
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Let Me Convince You To Donate
I used to think that there were certain words or phrases that could convince someone to give to a nonprofit. Say or write the right thing...

Chris B.
Feb 191 min read
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Fundraising Mistakes: Find the Rich!
I've made a lot of mistakes in my fundraising career. One of the first ones was believing that the most important skill in fundraising...

Chris B.
Jan 81 min read
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Happy Anniversary (put down the microwave)
Fundraising is hard. Really hard, sometimes. But ... nonprofits sometimes make it more difficult than necessary (like running a marathon...

Chris B.
Oct 27, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Fundraising Mentors
The South Sound chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is launching their mentorship program - and I'm honored to be a...

Chris B.
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Or Current Occupant
I’m still new enough in my journey as a consultant that I’m excited when I get mail addressed to Resolute Philanthropy. That being said –...

Chris B.
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Last Chance for Free Coaching!
Time is running out for a free coaching session! Fundraising succeeds when strategy, leadership, and attitude are aligned. When an...

Chris B.
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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Attitude - A Team Effort
In fundraising (and in life), attitude matters. Teams and organizations with a scarcity mindset – or with a mindset that avoids mistakes...

Chris B.
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Transform your fundraising today!
Fundraising succeeds when strategy, leadership, and attitude are aligned. When an organization's fundraising strategy is supported by...

Chris B.
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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Road Trip & Some Regret
Have you ever left a meeting or presentation and realized that you forgot to mention something? Here's an example. Yesterday, my flight...

Chris B.
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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A tough lesson to learn
Fundraising is filled with hard-won lessons. They can be tech-oriented (what happens to a mailing when you screw up the sorting on a XLS...

Chris B.
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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What Are You Waiting For?
This is it! The very last day to sign up for Resolute Philanthropy’s Transformative Fundraising webinar series. Over the next four weeks,...

Chris B.
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Almost time for the webinar!
We are days away from the Transformative Fundraising webinar series from Resolute Philanthropy. It’s been a challenge – but a fun one –...

Chris B.
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Attitude Adjustment
Does your organization need a fundraising attitude adjustment? It’s more common than you think. Bad habits and limiting thoughts and...

Chris B.
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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Without leadership, fundraising dies
Without leadership, fundraising dies. Staff will burn out. Donors will drift away. The mission will falter – and fail. Of course, the...

Chris B.
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Case Study: Fundraising Strategy Components
A robust fundraising strategy is made up of several connected parts and systems. Stewardship plans, gift acceptance procedures,...

Chris B.
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Computer Cabinet Philanthropy
Yesterday, I suddenly found myself thinking about the computer cabinet in my home growing up. 💻💻💻💻 (I'm in the midst of a move, so...

Chris B.
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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