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Chris B.
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Confidence & Clarity for Fundraising
From my recent appearance on Nonprofit Connect, here's a snippet of me talking about Resolute Philanthropy - and what I think the key is...
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Chris B.
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Podcast: Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes
I was excited to join Matt Barnes from Rogue Creative on the Nonprofit Connect Podcast (and a little nervous to follow Susan Wright Kenny...
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Chris B.
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Giving USA 2022: It's (still) all about individuals
The 2022 Giving USA report has been released - and there's some interesting tidbits inside. The big headline is that giving is down by...
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Chris B.
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Leaders are Readers: The Chaos Machine
Leaders are readers - and from time to time I'll share thoughts on books that I have finished or (in this case) have just started. Topics...
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Chris B.
May 31, 20232 min read
It's the End of the Month As We Know It (and I feel stressed)
The end of the month reminds me of the underlying tension in fundraising. Long-term processes vs. short-term goals. We know building a...
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Chris B.
May 24, 20231 min read
As Easy as 1, 2, 3 ...
Fundraising is a complicated effort. It’s art and science – and can seem mysterious and unknowable. Despite this complexity, I think...
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Chris B.
May 17, 20232 min read
Client Story - RevHubOC
RevHubOC - a Resolute Philanthropy client - is building a social enterprise ecosystem in Orange County. The organization believes that...
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Chris B.
May 10, 20231 min read
Elements of a Special Event
Special events are a key part of the nonprofit landscape. Special events can also be a major source of stress and burnout for staff and...
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Chris B.
May 3, 20231 min read
Building a special event
Special events are a popular tool for fundraising. Also, they are often wildly ineffective. Without proper planning and strategy, an...
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Chris B.
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Little movie review: Uncharitable
Recently, I had the chance to screen Uncharitable – the upcoming movie based on Dan Pallotta's TED talk and book. I’ve been a fan of the...
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Chris B.
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Leadership Tips to Prevent Burnout
When I was a chief development officer, there were three things I did to combat burnout within my teams: 📣 Talk about it – by talking...
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Chris B.
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Building a Nonprofit Revenue Stream
Had a great chat recently with Chris Roelke from What If Direct Marketing. Chris and I worked together during my time at Habitat - and...
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Chris B.
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Let's Talk - Fundraising is Hard!
When I first started fundraising, no one seemed to be talking about how hard fundraising work is. Sure, we talked about the work itself -...
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Chris B.
Mar 29, 20231 min read
More Than Thank You Notes: Donor Stewardship
A successful donor stewardship program is about more than thank you notes. It's about a continued conversation - authentic and focused...
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Chris B.
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Upcoming Training Sessions w/ Resolute!
The only thing I love more than talking about fundraising and nonprofit strategy is talking about fundraising and nonprofit strategy with...
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Chris B.
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Make Corporate Giving Work for You!
Corporate giving is a critical part of your fundraising toolbox – but don’t get fooled. It’s not a silver bullet. I’m sure I’m not the...
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Chris B.
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Good News / Bad News about Corp. Giving
For nonprofits, corporate giving can be a good news / bad news situation. For example: 💚 Corporations can support nonprofits with...
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Chris B.
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Podcast: You Are A Philanthropist
I was interviewed recently on the You Are A Philanthropist podcast with Jenn Klein. It was a fantastic opportunity to talk about how I...
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Chris B.
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Creativity & Competition!
Engaging breakfast meeting this morning with the Passkeys Foundation, talking about ways to grow corporate involvement with nonprofit...
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Chris B.
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Board Fundraising Tools: 2 Easy Steps
For a nonprofit organization, board giving can be a tricky topic. How much should they give? Can they bring their friends to the...
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