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  • Posted in: Open Forum

    Kim, Sorry, but the question is still extremely vague. I want to help! Do you already do some successful fundraising there? Are you asking so that you can figure out who needs to be on your team? Weekly activities vary widely between types of nonprofits ...

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    Happy Tuesday All, Just jumping in with an update. Thanks to all who took a few minutes to complete our 'roundtable' survey. Like most of us, my plate is packed full this week.  I will make the time to look at all of the survey responses within the ...

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    Esther, I am not looking for fundraising goals, but rather the weekly activities required to achieve them. Thanks! Kim -- Kim Peter Development Director Harvest Academy 8769 G24 Highway Indianola, IA 50125 kim@harvestacademyiowa.com ...

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    Hello George, I would love to see this template as well! Can you share publicly for all of us, or are you only sharing it individually? My email address is kchennault@supportclark.org. Kathy Chennault Clark College Foundation Vancouver, WA ------------------------------ ...

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    Hi Brad, I've definitely been in situations where the response to an ask is not what you wanted! I would suggest trying to connect with the Pastor personally to thank him for the offer, and having a candid conversation about the campaign plan/timeline, ...

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    Hi! I work at a large animal shelter and we are in the process of building a memorial garden, with four columbaria for people to purchase/donate for a niche to house their pet cremains (in urns).  I am curious about the tax deductibility of this type ...

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