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Tag Archives for: "Economy & Philanthropy"
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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Acquisition, Donor Attrition, Donor Recognition, Donor-Centered Fundraising
Posted November 10, 2009

Do Donors Have to Be Bribed into Giving?

…a perspective on premium (token gift) mailings and whether they help or hurt fundraising

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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Demographics and Impacts
Posted October 14, 2009

Can Giving and Volunteering Thrive Without Religion?

…the future of philanthropy in a world where religion has less influence on donors

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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Demographics and Impacts, Young Donors
Posted July 8, 2009

Inspiring Younger Donors

…the untapped opportunity represented by donors under 35

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By Penelope Burk
In Door-to-Door Fundraising, Fundraising in Poor Economy, Modernizing Fundraising, Stories from or about Donors
Posted May 6, 2009

Is There a New Role for an Old Fundraising Program in this Recession?

…why canvassing is underrated as a fundraising program that builds relationships

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By Penelope Burk
In Fundraising in Poor Economy, Stories from or about Donors
Posted March 9, 2009

An Unexpected Gift from Donors

…how leadership volunteers’ unique influence with donors is undermined by their own lack of confidence in fundraising

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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Acquisition, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Modernizing Fundraising
Posted February 3, 2009

Could There Be a Simple Solution to Over-Solicitation?

…why over-solicitation is the #1 cause of donor attrition and how to alleviate the problem

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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Communication, Fundraising in Poor Economy, Professional Fundraisers
Posted January 12, 2009

Can the Arts Survive the Economic Crisis?

…the case for funding the arts is not diminished in a down economy

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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Acquisition, Donor Attrition, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Restricted versus Unrestricted Giving
Posted December 18, 2008

Restricted Vs. Unrestricted

…how a not-for-profit’s insistence on unrestricted gifts drove away a caring donor

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 Your Donors’ Bottom Line
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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Communication, Donor-Centered Fundraising, Fundraising in Poor Economy, Restricted versus Unrestricted Giving
Posted December 8, 2008

Your Donors’ Bottom Line

…why a donor-centered approach is critical in a poor economy

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By Penelope Burk
In Donor Communication, Donor Recognition, Donor-Centered Fundraising
Posted December 1, 2008

Reach out to your donors

…how caring for your donors’ welfare during hard times will keep them loyal

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