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What
are donors looking for before they give?
What’s
the most satisfying gift
you ever made?” I
asked the question while interviewing a person
who has
made many donations to numerous
Christian schools, ministries and mission
organizations....read
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Beyond
the Fear Factor
There’s a silence in the room. The treasurer
has a faraway look in her eye; the chair of the
deacons is staring at a blank notepad; the property
committee chair seems intent on his cell phone,
which isn’t even switched on....read
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Annual
Fund Audit and Plan
Albert Einstein once defined insanity as repeatedly
doing the same things and expecting different
results. Many organizations seem to fall into
that definition from time to time, by constantly
repeating themselves, when they already know their
activity is not accomplishing their goals...read
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Feel free
to ask, feel free to say no
As a fundraising consultant I have learned to
be content to be the Rodney Dangerfield of professionals.
Like the comedian, "I don't get no respect."
Fundraisers and their consultants stand on the
lower rungs of public esteem. Whose mother ever
introduced her child as "My son, the fundraiser!"?...read
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Fundraising
as Ministry: Book Review
The book arises out of a research project by two
experienced fundraisers who are also thoughtful
and well-read analysts of their industry. They
have excellent qualifications, and did what seems
to be substantial research. They also have substantial
convictions about fundraising...read full
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Role
of Professional Counsel in a Capital Campaign
The role of
KMA Consultants Inc. during a Capital Campaign
usually includes part or all of five major sets
of responsibilities. These responsibilities would
be assumed only in the context of significant
collaboration with key leadership of the client...read
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The
Planning and Implementation Study
As conducted by KMA Consultants Inc., a planning
and implementation study is an important part
of preparation for a successful campaign. It provides
crucial insight into the likelihood of success
as well as a number of additional benefits that
facilitate reaching the goal. Further, consultation
with constituents during a study significantly
enhances development of the Case for Support...read
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What
is the "Case for Support"?
A "Case
for Support" is an up-to-date snapshot of
a not-for-profit organization at a point in time.
The document is valuable source material for all
marketing-oriented communications. For example
it should be read by anyone writing a brochure
or preparing a video or writing other promotional
literature for your organization...read
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