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Winter is Coming…Plan for Year-End Success!

In HBO’s Game of Thrones, the House of Stark warns us that “winter is coming…” Many a Stark family member has learned the hard way that not being prepared can lead to lethal consequences.  Like the Starks, nonprofit fundraisers must strive to be prepared for the coming winter, too (although the white-walkers are not our…

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Seven Scenarios To Consider Outsourcing Fundraising

Outsourcing is a welcome solution for many non-profits. Hiring a consultant can add value while reducing costs. Outsourcing IT, HR, Web, and other organizational functions makes sense.  But outsourcing fundraising sounds, well…totally crazy, right?   Yes and No.   You might feel strongly that it is a crazy idea, because fundraising involves cultivating, nurturing and maintaining…