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Many of these same concepts can be applied to preparing the budget of the overall nonprofit organization. “Cost of fundraising as a percentage of your gift income goal will yield your total development budget for the year.”

What are the magic words a donor will respond to when you’re looking for a visit? A banker sent me this email.  The words and tone are perfect.  I hope they work for you!

In September of 2008, in the teeth of the Great Recession, the Weekend Briefing asked eight of America’s best fundraisers to share their thoughts. What should advancement officers do during the most challenging fundraising climate in memory?

Every single person responded. Their wisdom is as meaningful today as it was then.