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    RE: Ideas for major donor gifts

    By: Jonathan Lipton , 9 hours ago
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    Two suggestions that have worked wonderfully for our clients.  Branded Coasters - A great piece to use/display and encourage conversation.  Books - Highly recommend doing a talk with an author and a VIP reception with a book signing for your major ...

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    RE: Ideas for major donor gifts

    By: Jennifer Pace , 10 hours ago
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    that is a great idea!! I love that - an artist painting it and then you reproducing it. Can you send a pic?? ------------------------------ Jennifer Pace Development Director (904)549-6106 ------------------------------

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    RE: Recapturing first-time donors from 2020

    By: Jenn Schooley , 13 hours ago
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    Hi Jeff, Thanks for this insight! I think that's an interesting experiment to try, and I'd be interested to know what sort of results your client is seeing by the end of this year. When these opportunities arise, will you use any incentives like matching ...

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    Calling all CHC colleagues - Zoom discussion oppor ...

    By: Tamara Tregoning , 13 hours ago
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    Hello AFP friends- Recently there has been interest in a peer discussion of development/communications colleagues from Community Health Centers (CHCs). If you would be interested in attending, let me know and I'll include you on the Zoom ...

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    RE: How Long To Keep Material Donation Receipts

    By: Brad Smith , 13 hours ago
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    Thanks, Nancy! That's really helpful. ------------------------------ Brad Smith Development Director (616)742-0242 EXT 110 ------------------------------

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    RE: Recapturing first-time donors from 2020

    By: Jenn Schooley , 13 hours ago
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    Patty, Thank you! We've done something slightly similar, which I think did garner a few responses. If you ever hear an update from your client about this, I'd love to know how it worked out for them - gifts or feedback wise! ------------------------------ ...

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