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Meet a Do-Gooder: Anita Chow

Written By: Blue North

Just as the stories of your beneficiaries inspire and educate your donors, we think the stories of fellow fundraisers can inspire you.

In this “Meet a Do-Gooder” feature, we talked with Anita Chow, Senior Manager Direct Marketing, Habitat for Humanity Canada. She discusses the evolving landscape of direct marketing for fundraisers, and the best part of her workday at Habitat for Humanity Canada.

Relationship Fundraising, Meet a Do-Gooder
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Meet a Do-Gooder: Garvin Maffett

Written By: Blue North

Just as the stories of your beneficiaries inspire and educate your donors, we think the stories of fellow fundraisers can inspire you.

In this “Meet a Do-Gooder” feature, we talked with Garvin Maffett, Chief Advancement Officer at Patrick Family Services. Find out how he took a crash-course in relationships fundraising for Yale University, and what the top three qualities he looks for when hiring fundraisers.

Relationship Fundraising, Meet a Do-Gooder
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Know where your donors belong

Written By: Cam Shapansky

 

Donor Journey, Donor Experience, Relationship Fundraising
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New Thoughts on New Donors

Written By: Cam Shapansky

Before I get ahead of myself, I wanted to note how excited I am to be sharing this blog with you from our brand new website! Be sure to take a browse and check out our new resources and content.

Donor Journey, New Donor Onboarding, Acquisition, Donor Experience, Relationship Fundraising, Stewardship, Retention
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The Gift of The Ask

Written By: Cam Shapansky

I was struck this past Christmas by something my 13-year-old son did.

Donor Journey, New Donor Onboarding, Donor Experience, Relationship Fundraising
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Stuck in the middle: A little-understood segment with huge potential

Written By: Cam Shapansky

Last month, I started banging the drum about Middle Donors, writing about the benefits of extending your fundraising relationship with this undervalued group. Well, this month I’m still bangin’ away. After more than a decade of focusing on this high-value segment, I’ve got lots to say!

Donor Journey, Donor Experience, Relationship Fundraising, Mid-Level Program, Direct Mail, Monthly Program, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Retention
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Take some cues from a ketchup bottle

Written By: Cam Shapansky

I’m fresh out of the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Congress in Toronto and my biggest takeaway is ketchup.

Donor Journey, New Donor Onboarding, Acquisition, Donor Experience, Relationship Fundraising, Data Analytics and Insights
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Give your middle donors the keys

Written By: Cam Shapansky

Non-profit organizations tend to put donors into three “buckets” — Mass, Middle, and Major. Are you paying equal attention to all three?

Donor Journey, New Donor Onboarding, Acquisition, Donor Experience, Relationship Fundraising, Mid-Level Program, Monthly Program, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Retention
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Your story is simple. And so powerful.

Written By: Cam Shapansky

On a recent visit to Manhattan, I had breakfast with an exceptionally generous person.

New Donor Onboarding, Acquisition, Relationship Fundraising
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