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Avoid the Spit: What a giraffe taught me about smarter giving

I shared this story two years ago, and it’s been on my mind again. Not because the giraffe stopped spitting,

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Four ways to think small about giving that lead to the biggest impact

Today reminded me of an important point: almost all great ideas start small. And some of those small beginnings grow

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How Nonprofits Are Impacted by Big Policy Changes in Washington 

From The Road Ahead Blog Ever find yourself multi-tasking while driving? Here’s how it goes for me: I jump in

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The Road Ahead: Quick Stops Along the Way

Be sure to look for the signs! “Quick Stops Along the Way” is a monthly collection of issues, challenges and

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The Road Ahead

Join me on a twisting road that leads to surprising changes A small hand-painted image of a road curving beyond

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You Choose – Riley or Seuss – Who’s Best for Donor and Nonprofit Alike

What’s that saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” It’s

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Today’s Gift Can Impact the Future

The first bicycle I attempted to ride lacked training wheels and was a bit large for me. My cousin was

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How Nonprofits Got Smarter and What it Means for Donors

I turned the calendar page this morning and found this quote: “Starting over is not starting from scratch; it’s starting

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Why the Science of Fundraising Makes for Better Fundraising

Photo:  Astronomical Clock in Prague, Czech Republic Over twenty years of my nonprofit career, I drove or flew home from

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3 Ways to Make 2024 Giving the Best Year!

Exactly twenty-two months ago, we adopted a two-month-old corgi. On the drive home, we named her Sophie. Later, while completing

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