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How to be an authentic guiding sage for your donors

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She helps along each step of the journey. She introduces the hero to friends and allies that help. She provides magical weapons that help. She helps the donor start the hero’s journey. She helps the donor finish the hero’s journey. Donors are attracted to this helpful, knowledgeable character.

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Why you must deliver value in fundraising, not just take the money and run

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Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. Back to fundraising So, why hasn’t that small nonprofit received its million-dollar gift? Philanthropy can help me decide. This might be helpful. If he benefits, he’ll probably help our shared group. Only 29 (1.29

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Dr. James explains why the feeling “People like me make gifts like this” is so powerful in major gifts fundraising

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Some gifts may help reputation, while others won’t. This helps link the challenge to a victory. The gift helps my group. And it helps my standing within the group. Both of these help link the victory to an enhanced identity. Showing that “people like me make gifts like this” helps. It’s complicated.

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Why you must deliver value in fundraising, not just take the money and run

iMarketSmart

Suppose a friend asks for your help. Even if you think it’s worth that much, that doesn’t help. Back to fundraising So, why hasn’t that small nonprofit received its million-dollar gift? Philanthropy can help me decide. This might be helpful. If he benefits, he’ll probably help our shared group. Only 29 (1.29

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