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Author Archives: MVDP Oregon
How to engage your board in fundraising
Portland consultant Allison Handler offered several tips last Thursday on how nonprofit leaders can effectively motivate their board members to engage in fundraising activities. She spoke for about 90 minutes at the April 25 meeting in Albany. If your board … Continue reading
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Rotary raises money to help local nonprofits
The Rotary Club of Salem this week provided ample evidence of the philanthropic importance of service clubs to local nonprofit organizations. Renee Campbell, 2011-2012 club president, and Holly Berry, club secretary, brought the 20th annual Gold Star Report to the … Continue reading
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For 2013: Ask, Thank, Report and Repeat
Jim Shapiro and Steve Screen gave a spirited look at the key elements of a successful fundraising plan for 2013 at the MVDP meeting Dec. 6. With 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S. today, there is plenty of competition for donors’ … Continue reading
New for the holidays: Focus on giving, not receiving
After giving thanks on Thursday and shopping for deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we can turn our focus to giving to those in need on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27. A new concept looking to gain momentum as a holiday … Continue reading
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Tips for a winning year-end fundraising strategy
Whether or not you have completed your year-end giving plan, here are some tips that may help, courtesy of consultant Gail Perry. Gail offers five must-dos for your message, four must-dos for your ask, three overall strategies (click here for more on … Continue reading
A tribute to philanthropy
Changing the world begins in our communities, and in that spirit we are observing National Philanthropy Day today, Nov. 15. We are making the world a better place. As the Association of Fundraising Professionals says, today is “set aside to … Continue reading
Primer offered on prospect research
Kris Hunt offered numerous tips on how to mine public records for useful information about donors during an hour-long presentation Oct. 25 in the Dye House at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill. Kris is assistant director of research … Continue reading
How not to leave cash on the table
Margaret King has a suggestion for how to secure a gift without leaving “a wad of cash on the table when you walk out the door.” It’s two words: prospect research. “A few years ago, one of my clients requested rush … Continue reading
Words of wisdom from Dale Carnegie
“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” Dale Carnegie wrote those words. His mission was to help people … Continue reading
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Happy Labor Day
Most–if not all–of us are not members of labor unions, yet we labor nonetheless. Our work makes life better for people in our communities. As Katya Andresen points out, “You have committed your working life to making a difference, and … Continue reading
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