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Asking Matters July Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Asking Matters July Newsletter: Ten Questions to Ask Your Donors Post-Pandemic
Read MoreEight Questions Every Individual Gift Officer Should Ask Themselves Post-Pandemic
by Brian Saber
What do we need ask ourselves as we emerge from the worst of this pandemic and can once again join our colleagues and donors in person?
Read MoreTen Questions to Ask Your Donors Post-Pandemic
by Brian Saber
Though the pandemic had very few silver linings, there were some in the fundraising world. For the past 15 months I’ve been suggesting this was a wonderful opportunity to learn about our donors.
Read MoreAchieving Board Diversity and Inclusion
by Michael Davidson
This is a critical time in our history as we finally begin to acknowledge our national failure to take seriously our commitment to equity and the strength we derive from our diversity. Implementing the values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion carries some special challenges for Boards of Directors.
Read MoreAsking Matters June Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Train Everyone at Your Organization This Summer! Staff and board training packages, discounts on my second book, the next Jerry Panas recording, and “On the Road”
Read MoreDeveloping Rules of the Road
by Michael Davidson
Coaches develop by learning from their players. They watch and learn by reflecting on the skills and qualities that underlie their player’s success. In this newsletter, I’d like to share some of what I have been learning from my clients.
Read MoreThe Passing of Simone Joyaux
by Brian Saber
Simone was a guest presenter at Asking Matters a number of times. In honor of her passing I wanted to share those sessions with you.
Read MoreTransitioning from a Founding Board
by Michael Davidson
A small board cannot establish all of the needed committees. It is however important to lay the foundation for a full committee structure by establishing one or two committees to develop committee management practices.
Read MoreAsking Matters May Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Honoring Simone Joyaux, plus in-person training this summer, a video from Joe Tumolo, the next Jerry Panas recording, and On the Road
Read MoreVideo Chats are #2 in the New Hierarchy of One-to-One Cultivation & Asking Meetings
by Brian Saber
Every cloud has a silver lining. Even a horrific cloud like COVID. For the fundraising world, it’s the widespread acceptance of video chats.
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