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  • We have used OneCause BidPal the past few years at ... More

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    Direct mail appeal writing

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  • You're welcome! Hopefully, it helps! - GGT2  ... More

  • Hello all, I've received a few requests for the ... More

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    RE: Hubspot CRM

    Id also add Donor Perfect and of course, Raisers Edge. ... More

  • Have you given individuals on your list the opportunity ... More

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  • Consider our program which is immersive, in-person ... More

  • Good morning Anonymous, I offer sales training ... More

  • Our team is currently working with PlusDelta and having ... More

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    RE: Hubspot CRM

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  • Hi George! If you wouldn't mind sending it to me ... More

  • Dear all, I am involved with an organization that ... More

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    Consultative Sales Training for Nonprofits

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  • Thank you both for your response! I'll follow your ... More

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  • Charity Auctions Today. Pretty affordable; all the ... More

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    RE: Hubspot CRM

    Hubspot can be a good choice for a fundraising consulting ... More

  • Many fundraisers I attend typically use GiveSmart. ... More

  • I like Free Online Silent Auction Fundraisers | 32auctions ... More

  • Yael, as you are a Corporate Giving Network Annual ... More

  • For the third year in a row, Orion is using Givergy ... More

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    RE: Hubspot CRM

    Following. I'm considering HubSpot as a CRM software ... More

  • We use both quite a bit at BSA. I've been using them ... More

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  • Hi Kate! I am the Development Manager at the Humane ... More

  • Just wondering if anyone uses Wealth-X (Altrata product) ... More

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    Hubspot CRM

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  • Hi Alyssa, That is great that a DonorSearch analysis ... More

  • Who have you used for your online silent auction? I ... More

  • Hi Brad, First and foremost thank the Pastor for ... More

  • Hi Natassia! I work for Lollypop Farm, a large humane ... More

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  • Weekly activity goals will be specific to the way you ... More

  • Thank you for the feedback! It was a big hit when I ... More

  • Heather, First Congratulations on even having an agreement. ... More

  • Hi, Kim, The fundraising process is normally: Engagement ... More

  • Hi, Yael,  Take a look at Lawrence Henze's work on ... More

  • As another vendor who writes procedure manuals for ... More

  • Hi George would you be so kind to share the template ... More

  • Hi Natassia, You might also reach out to AAWA (Association ... More

  • Kim, Sorry, but the question is still extremely vague. ... More

  • Happy Tuesday All, Just jumping in with an update. ... More

  • Esther, I am not looking for fundraising goals, ... More

  • Hello George, I would love to see this template as ... More

  • Hi Brad, I've definitely been in situations where ... More

  • Hi! I work at a large animal shelter and we are in ... More

  • Hi Mary, There are so many platforms out there! ... More

  • Ellen, Thank you so much for providing this link. ... More

  • Dear friends, A donor to our organization is moving ... More

  • My team and I are working with a few others on this ... More

  • Hi George: I would like t see your template, and would ... More

  • Thanks in advance for helping with this! Here's the ... More

  • thank you!  ------------------------------ Hope ... More

  • Given the scenario as described, the donor is not receiving ... More

  • I too would be interested in seeing the Strategy Worksheet ... More

  • Hi Kate! My name is Kendall and I am the events and ... More

  • Good morning, As our board transitions to a more ... More

  • Yael, regarding older donor prospects for an estate ... More

  • Hello! My organization will be making changes to our ... More

  • I've been working in our sector for coming up to 15 ... More

  • As primarily a major gifts fundraiser, so obviously ... More

  • The main question I always have about pledge commitments ... More

  • The general rule is once there is a binding commitment, ... More

  • Hello George, I would also like to see your template ... More

  • Hi all,  I'm looking for help with best practices ... More

  • Our consultant uses DonorSearch, and they love it. ... More

  • Hi Yael,  We've recently been discussing this at ... More

  • Hi George, I sent you an email directly. ... More

  • Hello! Our organization has recently worked with ... More

  • Hi everyone, George graciously shared the document ... More

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  • Hi George, I would also love to see the template. ... More

  • Hello George, would you also be willing to share ... More

  • So, I sent Elziabeth the wrong copy. can you ... More

  • Hi if a company wishes to name a space in a building ... More

  • Hi Esther, This is a situation in which I would use ... More

  • Christine -- I am weighing in late due to travel last ... More

  • yes, these are all great.  there are so many ... More

  • Hi Alexis, I love the doc George generously shared, ... More

  • Hi there, can I also please get sent this? Appreciate ... More

  • Mary, I know this is an old chat string, but wanted ... More

  • I'm curious about this, too!  ------------------------------ ... More

  • If you look in this thread you will find the document. ... More

  • Hi Carla, As other have mentioned. and my BB rep ... More

  • George, may I have a copy of your template as well ... More

  • Hello!  There is a resource called DAFinitive , which ... More

  • Hi George, I'm also interested. llyons@grandview.edu ... More

  • Speaking on behalf of a community foundation with several ... More

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    RE: donor data points

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  • Not sure I included my email address to receive template ... More

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    Petition Tool

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  • Raiser's Edge was designed and built as a CRM for nonprofit ... More

  • George, I'd love to see the template too! jhogan@gghorg.ca ... More

  • George, I am also interested in seeing this template. ... More

  • Good morning can you please share the template as ... More

  • I, too, would be interested.  Dan Koehn UW-Madison ... More

  • Hello, all! I'm in a Master's program (Non-Profit Management) ... More

  • what information do you find most useful when putting ... More

  • Good Morning,  Would be so grateful to have the template ... More

  • Hello All, I received your request for a copy ... More

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  • Hello George! May I please ask for you to share template ... More

  • I would love to see the template as well, George! Please ... More

  • It is a good question to ask. So many nonprofits of ... More

  • Hi George, I would love to receive a copy of your ... More

  • Hi Esther! Are there other organizations in your ... More

  • We use netsuite at our non-profit for both our finance ... More

  • Bates, such a well written response. Just one thing ... More

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    Grateful patient

    Hello, I am looking for inspiration to ramp up our ... More

  • Check with your CPA/auditor about the reporting of ... More

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  • Kim Can you say a little more about what you are ... More

  • George, you should be charging each of us a fee for ... More

  • Hmmm, our finance team migrated to NetSuite and we ... More

  • Hello! My org relies on significant state funding and ... More

  • Hi all! I've had the issue before where one donor writes ... More

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    Is NetSuite a suitable CRM for Fundraising?

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  • Hi Kate! We are very interested in joining your rejuvenated ... More

  • I would love it as well.  efishburn@columbiabasin.edu ... More

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    Depositing Contributions

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    Listing donors to fiscally sponsored organizations ...

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  • Hi George, would you kindly send me your template as ... More

  • Thank you, Marianne, for sharing this presentation!! ... More

  • This is helpful, Paula! Many thanks! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Adding my request for your template as well. Thanks ... More

  • Hello everyone, We are beginning a formal development ... More

  • I am new to AFP and this is my first post. So I appreciate ... More

  • Thanks so much for getting this going, Catherine -- ... More

  • I would also love this if you would be able to share ... More

  • George, I'd appreciate seeing your template as well. ... More

  • Hi George,  When you have a moment, I'd love to ... More

  • Hi George, if possible I would love to receive this ... More

  • Thanks for getting this Forum going, Kate! I am the ... More

  • Hello George,  I am interested in seeing this template ... More

  • Great! Somehow, I missed this! Disregard the earlier ... More

  • George,  Would love to take a look at your template ... More

  • Hello Kate, Thank you for taking the time to relaunch ... More

  • I am wondering if folks can share what they consider ... More

  • Just popping back in to post the survey once again.  ... More

  • George,  It appears you are such an abundant person. ... More

  • Good morning! Thank you for posting this. I have made ... More

  • If i can hop on, i would greatly appreciate a copy ... More

  • Good morning, George. I too would appreciate receiving ... More

  • George - Please add me to the crowd wanting a copy ... More

  • Thanks Stu - been looking for exactly that kind of ... More

  • Thanks so much Mariel - would be great to connect online.  ... More

  • Thanks so much Tom.  ------------------------------ ... More

  • George, I would love to see this template, as well.   ... More

  • Thank you for your question Alexis. I too am interested ... More

  • Hi George, I would like to see your template. I'm sure ... More

  • George, I would appreciate you sharing your template ... More

  • George,  I would love to see your template if you're ... More

  • Our prospect management expert, Ruthie Giles, did a ... More

  • Thanks Kate and Pete!  Look forward to it! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Hi Carla,  While it is very true that FE is planned ... More

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  • George, May I , too, take a look at your template? ... More

  • Melissa, Thank you for your reply. It is most definitely ... More

  • George, I would interested in seeing it too.  Thank ... More

  • Implementation Time This is phenomenal. To ... More

  • Good  morning George, I would be very interested ... More

  • I'd love to see your template as well. Thanks! holly@forsythjpm.org ... More

  • Hi Everyone! This sounds like an amazing group that ... More

  • Thanks for the offer @George Tolbert . I'd love to ... More

  • Hello George,  I'd also be interested in the template, ... More

  • Hi George, I'd appreciate seeing that as well.  Many ... More

  • Hi Bates,  In looking at your link, it seems to be ... More

  • I'm jumping in, too! I would love to see it, please. ... More

  • Hi George,  I'd be interested in the template as ... More

  • Hi George, I'd love to see your template, if you ... More

  • Hi George, yes thank you for offering to share this ... More

  • Thanks for asking this question, Alexis! My department ... More

  • Hi George! I'd also be interested in seeing your template. ... More

  • George,  I would like to see a copy of your major ... More

  • Hi George - I too am interested in your template.   ... More

  • Greetings All,  AFP ANIMAL WELFARE ROUNDTABLE ... More

  • If you're sharing, I'd love to be on your distribution ... More

  • I'm joining the crowd!  Would appreciate seeing the ... More

  • Some great advice here already!  A key thing to keep ... More

  • Hi George, Joining my colleagues.  Would love to ... More

  • Good morning George, Thank you for sharing!  I would ... More

  • Thank you, Bates! ------------------------------ ... More

  • Hi George, I'm also interested in your template. Lhoppe@cvcoa.org. ... More

  • thank you for asking about this and to those who've ... More

  • Hi George - I am also interested in your template.  ... More

  • Good morning. We just flew back from Toronto Pearson ... More

  • I'd also love to see your template, George! mbryson@aclu-de.org ... More

  • Oh Raiser's Edge and Blackbaud. So useful. So frustrating.  ... More

  • Hi George, I would be very interested in seeing the ... More

  • Hi George --  If you'd be willing to share, I would ... More

  • George, I am joining the crowd. I would love to see ... More

  • Hi Russell, With donor-advised funds, you dont ... More

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  • Russell I would suggest that you connect with your ... More

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  • Hi George - I would also love to see your template. ... More

  • Russell,  To my knowledge, there is no way to research ... More

  • Hi Julie -- thanks so much for the 'plug'.  Omatic ... More

  • George, Thanks so very much! ahleo@aacc.edu ------------------------------ ... More

  • Hi Carla -- our understanding is that FE NXT database ... More

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  • Following! My org has been receiving more and more ... More

  • Hi Carla, I've reached out to my Blackbaud rep to ... More

  • Hi Amanda, This comes up all of the time, so keep ... More

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  • @George Tolbert  Would love to see this template as ... More

  • Attached is my Corporate Sponsorship Package. Michelle ... More