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Five Best Board Practices #2: Focus Board Committees or Ad Hoc Teams on Working with Staff on Specific Tasks
by Brian Saber
The time to strengthen your board is now, even with everything else on your plate. During the pandemic, critical issues are constantly arising for non-profits, and if your board is not working efficiently and strategically as a team, it can’t take ownership of the issues. Michael Davidson and Brian Saber are bringing you this series of blog posts to help you build the strongest board possible at this time.
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Five Best Board Practices (Especially During COVID-19) #1: Engage a Board Leadership Team on a Regular Schedule
by Brian Saber
The time to strengthen your board is now, even with everything else on your plate. During the pandemic, critical issues are constantly arising for non-profits, and if your board is not working efficiently and strategically as a team, it can’t take ownership of the issues. Michael Davidson and Brian Saber are bringing you this series of blog posts to help you build the strongest board possible at this time.
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Asking Matters October Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Free Fundraising Masters with Bob Tiede plus an update on my book, Fundraising 101, the next Jerry Panas recording, a podcast from Sue and Joe, & On the Road
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Asking Matters September Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Free Fundraising Masters with Tony Martignetti plus an AM Experts update, the next Jerry Panas recording, an Asking Styles tip & On the Road with Brian
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I’m Breaking ALL My Fundraising and Charitable Giving Rules
by Brian Saber
For years I’ve taught (spoiler alert – still believe) the best philanthropy is to focus your giving. I’ve counseled philanthropists on this and worked hard to move in this direction myself. And I’ve taught organizations to sell vision and impact — the future — rather than immediate need. So what’s changed?
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Why we need stories now more than ever
by Sue Kindred
If all your stories are rosy and show how wonderful your nonprofit is at meeting its mission, it sparks the question, “Why do you need me if you’re so successful in what you do?”
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Asking Matters August Newsletter
by Brian Saber
Big Savings on All Asking Matters Products! Join for a free webinar, read a new blog post, and see what’s happening “On the Road”!
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Three Insights That Will Help You Raise Big Bucks
by Brian Saber
On July 20th I’m launching a free online workshop called Don’t Ask, Don’t Get. I’ll teach you important lessons you need to understand when it comes to asking for the big bucks. Today I want to share three of them with you.
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Planned Giving During COVID-19: An Expert’s Thoughts
by Brian Saber
COVID-19 has brought about mind-blowing challenges for our non-profit world. Fundraising is currently a roller coaster. It’s hard to know some days what the next step should be.
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How To Choose the Right Prospects
by Brian Saber
If you’re like most fundraisers, you’ve got way too many prospects. But here’s the thing, if you set out to cultivate everyone, you’ll cultivate no one. And if you cultivate no one, I can guarantee your solicitations won’t result in the gifts your organization needs to thrive!
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