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Game Mechanics Can Change the World

For years, charities have been providing incentives to donors. My first recollection of this was the boy scout apple. Next came the $60 This Old House coffee cup on PBS television. More recently, pledge-based events like runs and walks have offered t-shirts, jackets and even things like televisions if individuals achieve particular fundraising targets. Meanwhile, [...]

Donor Opportunities and Social Media

One of the techniques I use as a fundraising professional is to ask potential donors what they like and dislike about the way charities conduct their appeals. My thinking is I can tailor my approach with particular donors if they tell what that approach should be.  One of the responses I hear a lot is [...]

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