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Blog • Aug 3, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce our new podcast, “Deep Dive For Impact,” hosted by our CEO, Nick Fellers! Join us as...

Funding • Jan 17, 2024

On a call last week, I was asked to cover some of the best practices for making an ask. This...

Team • Sep 22, 2023

I’ve probably interviewed hundreds of development candidates and coached thousands. What makes a good fundraiser? First, the mistakes and table...

Story • Aug 17, 2023

These two words, arranged from left to right, illustrate a powerful framework to help us with fundraising. Impact drives income....

Funding • Jul 13, 2023

We spend a lot of time helping fundraising teams become more efficient and effective. This includes clarifying goals, roles, and responsibilities;...

Team • May 25, 2023

Here are some things to think about among team members as you prepare your visit strategy. Clarifying the goal In...

Funding • May 12, 2023

When we find ourselves struggling to firm up pending commitments, we often look at ways to use an Action Forcing...

Funding • Apr 27, 2023

How do you prioritize your prospects for visits and asks? We often use three buckets to sort prospects/portfolios into categories...

Funding • Mar 2, 2023

Here are some things to think about if you’re having trouble getting a visit. Think of these as ingredients you...

WOW Email • Feb 9, 2023

“What’s your Elevator Pitch?” The lore of the Elevator Pitch comes from the early days of Hollywood when one would...

Story • Jan 5, 2023

Some quick reminders and primers coming into this post: Message is what is HEARD, not necessarily what you SAY. A...

Funding • Dec 15, 2022

Recently, we worked with some of our clients to analyze over 100 major funders to determine the means by which...