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Would Moses Have Made a Good Nonprofit Board Chair?
by Michael Davidson
The culture of an organization is central to its effectiveness. In stewarding organizations, boards can readily pay attention to the documentable aspects of the work, i.e. finances, resources, outcomes, communication systems, benefits, etc. The culture, however, is less apparent but of equal importance to achievement of the mission.
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Interview with Fundraising Master Gayle Gifford
by Brian Saber
Interview with Fundraising Master Gayle Gifford by Brian Saber, President I recently chatted with Gayle about her upcoming web interview for the Asking Matters Fundraising Masters Series. I’m really looking forward to having her talk to Asking Matters Members on February 12 about how to get the board more involved in fundraising. That’s a […]
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Welcome from Brian
by Brian Saber
Welcome to Asking Matters, where you can access my most effective tips and techniques for learning how to ask for donations face-to-face.
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Interview with Dawn Carmichael of Providence Health Services
by Brian Saber
Asking Matters President Brian Saber recently had the chance to talk to Dawn Carmichael, a Philanthropy Officer for Providence Health Services in Alaska, about asking.
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Asking Matters at Events and Cool New Technology Makes That Easy
by Brian Saber
Learn about Valet.io, a new technology that allows everyone to text their contributions from their smart phones and see the impact their giving is making in real time.
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The Top 5 Things to Remember About Asking for Gifts
by Brian Saber
Asking Matters President Brian Saber tells you the Top 5 things you need to remember when asking for gifts.
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Interview with Asker & Philanthropist Janet Levinger
by Brian Saber
Interview with Asker & Philanthropist Janet Levinger by Brian Saber Janet Levinger (primary Asking Styles: Mission Controller, secondary: Rainmaker) is a social impact leader and philanthropist in Seattle. She is the Board Chair for Social Venture Partners Seattle, and serves on many boards and committees including United Way King County, Thrive by Five Washington, Thrive […]
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Asking without Anguish
by sheer concepts
Asking without Anguish by Paul Jolly Paul Jolly (www.jumpstartgrowth.com) worked as a fund raising professional for over 20 years before starting the consulting firm Jump Start Growth. He began his career serving various Quaker institutions, then moved to The Wilderness Society, and then the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland. In every instance, he has […]
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Interview with Gary Bukowski – 6/28/13
by Brian Saber
Interview with Gary Bukowski by Brian Saber Gary Bukowski is Vice President for Advancement at the Barber National Institute in Erie, PA. When he arrived in 2007, the Barber Institute’s individual giving program consisted of 1,625 donors contributing $374,863 towards the organization’s mission of helping children and adults with special needs. Through Gary’s strategic […]
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Don’t Fear the Big Ask
by Brian Saber
Don’t Fear the Big Ask by Brian Saber I recently made what I referred to as “a big ask” and I was so excited to do so. A few people asked me if I was nervous about it or if I had any misgivings, and I could honestly say I didn’t. The same was not […]
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