Gratitude for Donors?
Of course we’re thankful that our donors donate, but to have gratitude means we are ready to show appreciation and kindness to them. Calling donors
Patty Baker
December 17, 2015
Category: Fundraising
Policies and Procedures, not Excuses
My last article talked about a Vigorous Gratitude Program. (VGP) Have you added any new ideas to your plan for thanking donors? Before you get
Patty Baker
July 2, 2015
Are You Violating State Charity Laws?
Recently a fundraising company was fined more than one million dollars for violating state charity laws! If your Teen Challenge center is incorporated as a
Ted Papit
March 16, 2015
What's the two most important words?
What’s the two most important words in the Fundraiser’s vocabulary? Thank You! We all love to be thanked, we want to feel that whatever we’ve
Patty Baker
March 13, 2015
22 Phrases that will make your donors feel needed and appreciated
You helped us achieve this, (name) Through your kindness today, we can. . . You make turnarounds like this possible. You help us keep that
Patty Baker
March 2, 2015
Are You Ready for the New Year?
Have you put together your fundraising plan for next year? Are you taking this year’s plan and just giving it a few new themes and
Patty Baker
December 12, 2014
Your Mother Taught You to Share
Growing up as one of three daughters I heard the word “share” often. “Share with your sisters” was a common theme of many of Mom’s
Patty Baker
June 28, 2014
Want to write a successful grant?
There are many steps to take in order to write a successful grant proposal. If you are determined to be effective in your writing, there
Guest Author
December 21, 2013
What to do with that New Contact
Every center should be acquiring new names to be added to their mailing list each month. Those names are important to the lifeblood of the
Guest Author
September 17, 2013
