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Do fundraisers understand the nuances of corporate giving?
How many prospective funders agree to meet as a simple courtesy only to pass up the opportunity that has been presented to them?
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Jason Lewis
43:53
Are nonprofits relying on too much play-it-safe fundraising?
Angie’s journey as a writer has always been about making sense of leadership, taking risks, and helping people realize their potential.
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Jason Lewis
42:08
What sets a good fundraiser apart from a great one?
I confess, I don’t read a lot of books about fundraising; I have always found them to be either too tactical or little more than chatter about…
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Jason Lewis
52:42

April 2023

March 2023

Is the traditional capital campaign overbuilt, highly inefficient, and clunky looking?
A couple of weeks ago my friend Jim Langley managed to stir up a lot of conversation with his suggestion that the traditional approach to a capital…
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Jason Lewis
57:58
Is bullying one of the reasons why fundraisers are unhappy?
Like many fundraisers, Kathryn describes her entrance into the profession as a search for meaningful work.
45:45
To remain a viable contributor, direct mail fundraising has to evolve quickly.
Andrew has committed himself to getting direct mail right for a long time.
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Jason Lewis
52:07
What would Jane Addams have to say about philanthropy in the twenty-first century?
For some time now, I have been contemplating what early twentieth-century activist and reformer Jane Addams would have to say to those of us who are…
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Jason Lewis
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Paul Pribbenow
45:25

February 2023

Are nonprofit leaders expecting too much of fundraising tech?
I’m headed to Omaha later this week, and one of the first things I’m going to find is a great Reuben sandwich.
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Jason Lewis
39:31
Omaha Roadshow Speaker Spotlight: Brandi Holys
As we have resumed our roadshows, we have found that shining a spotlight on local leaders greatly enhances the learning experiences for our…
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Jason Lewis
35:28
Are all of us being more intentional about the decisions we make?
Lauren wants to remind us that “regrets don’t really solve problems, but taking action will”; and that “it’s never too late to try.” She wants to…
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Jason Lewis
40:55
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