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Giving USA 2022: It's (still) all about individuals
The 2022 Giving USA report has been released - and there's some interesting tidbits inside. The big headline is that giving is down by...

Chris B.
Jun 21, 20232 min read
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As Easy as 1, 2, 3 ...
Fundraising is a complicated effort. It’s art and science – and can seem mysterious and unknowable. Despite this complexity, I think...

Chris B.
May 24, 20231 min read
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Building a Nonprofit Revenue Stream
Had a great chat recently with Chris Roelke from What If Direct Marketing. Chris and I worked together during my time at Habitat - and...

Chris B.
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Goal Setting & Board Direction
Setting - and reporting on - fundraising goals is about more than tracking progress. Your goals and your measurements help to tell a...

Chris B.
Jan 18, 20231 min read
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The 3 Most Important Fundraising Metrics
Once, I was given a fundraising report to share with a board committee. The report was a full page - margin to margin - and was closer to...

Chris B.
Jan 15, 20231 min read
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The Problem with Success
A key lesson in goal setting came from my first job after college. I was a reporter for the Orange County Business Journal – grateful...

Chris B.
Jan 15, 20231 min read
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