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Read more about the article Mastodon: The First Ten Days 

Mastodon: The First Ten Days 

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:19 November, 2022
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes

Rewind to 2009. It was a magical time in which social media was blossoming and the digital world was a glittering landscape. In our town, there was a plethora of…

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Read more about the article The “Pick Three” Year-End Strategy 

The “Pick Three” Year-End Strategy 

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:11 November, 2022
  • Post category:Professional

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! For nonprofit staffers across the country (and around the world), Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising campaign planning is…

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Read more about the article The Seven-Week Housecleaning Challenge

The Seven-Week Housecleaning Challenge

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:4 September, 2022
  • Post category:Professional

As summer comes to a close, we set our sights on prepping for the fall and winter activities: back to school, events, holiday planning, and of course, housecleaning. But instead…

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Read more about the article Tackling a 20-Million Donor Loss 

Tackling a 20-Million Donor Loss 

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:8 August, 2022
  • Post category:Professional

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an uneasiness lingering among fundraising professionals. Back in 2020, many of us were holding our breath to see how the shut-down…

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Read more about the article The Time for Change

The Time for Change

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:12 March, 2022
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes/Professional

It was indeed a phenomenon. Starting in April of 2021, articles about the Great Resignation were flying around the internet like leaves on a windy day. A record of nearly…

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Read more about the article Four Tips to Alleviate Year-End Panic

Four Tips to Alleviate Year-End Panic

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:23 November, 2021
  • Post category:Professional

Fundraisers across the nation are starting to get jumpy. Panic is setting in with Giving Tuesday just around the corner and year end looming. Like ping-pong balls in the rafters,…

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Read more about the article Unsatisfied: A Donor Story

Unsatisfied: A Donor Story

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:20 August, 2021
  • Post category:Professional

Swindled at the MarketI was wandering through a popup farmers market and had no intention of buying olive oil. But she drew me in with her chatty, friendly demeanor. She…

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Read more about the article The CFRE Journey

The CFRE Journey

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:28 July, 2021
  • Post category:Professional

I walked out of the Community College of Philadelphia in mental fog. The summer sun was blinding, and I had to stop and blink a few times to adjust my…

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Read more about the article Flourish with Funnels

Flourish with Funnels

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:18 July, 2021
  • Post category:Professional

In many organizations, there is an intense focus on the solicitation – the perfect email, the well-crafted letter, the superb script, the proper placement of the phone number for an…

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Read more about the article The AmazonSmile Predicament… and a Solution!

The AmazonSmile Predicament… and a Solution!

  • Post author:CharityJen
  • Post published:29 June, 2021
  • Post category:Professional

If you have been in fundraising for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard these comments:“Why aren’t we promoting AmazonSmile? It’s such an easy way to raise money.”“PrimeDay is…

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Recent Posts

  • Spotlight on Prized Campaigns
  • Why We Still Miss the Mark with Digital Fundraising
  • From the Nest Podcast Launch
  • The Impact of Integrated Campaigns
  • MarComm and Dev: A Magical Combination
  • Campaigns for Small Gift Donors
  • An AmazonSmile Sunsetting Strategy
  • Mastodon: Fun with Polls
  • Your 2023 Fundraising Predictions
  • Mastodon: Getting Started

Recent Posts

Recent Posts
  • Spotlight on Prized Campaigns
  • Why We Still Miss the Mark with Digital Fundraising
  • From the Nest Podcast Launch
  • The Impact of Integrated Campaigns
  • MarComm and Dev: A Magical Combination

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