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A last minute major gift on New Year’s Eve? Hey, you never know!

Hey fundraisers and non-profit managers – did I ever tell you the one about the $100,000 gift my organization received at 11:00 pm on New Year’s Eve? I didn’t?  Probably because it never happened.  But it could.  And that’s what … Continue reading

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The value of purpose and the purpose of value.

A little something that helps explain why fundraising professionals are good at what they do.  And why they do it. “People who seek purpose in their lives feel they make a difference. They experience greater energy and enthusiasm. They are … Continue reading

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The Clock is Ticking for Year-end Giving!

Only a couple business days left in 2012! If taxes play a role in how you support charities, then you need to act now since gifts to charities today are a great way to reduce tax liabilities tomorrow. And if … Continue reading

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