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Curiosity Didn’t Kill These Fundraisers—It Made Them Unstoppable

Clairification

Remember, behind all your work there are people. Its your job to learn more about them. One of your best tools is curiosity. One study published in Harvard Business Review ,found curiosity builds trust and improves relationships in the workplace. It also builds trust between you and donors. Jon Simons, Executive V.P. of DBD Group, suggests curiosity is a muscle.

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DAFs and Capital Campaigns: What New Research Tells Us

Capital Campaign Pro

Donor advised funds (DAFs) are reshaping major gift fundraising. The number of DAF accounts continues to grow. DAF grants now represent over 10 percent of all charitable contributions in the United States. And yet, many fundraisers are still adjusting to the unique rhythms of DAF fundraising. A new report, Reinventing the Cycle: Adapting Relationship Fundraising […] The post DAFs and Capital Campaigns: What New Research Tells Us appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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From Data Overload to Insightful Reporting: 4 Practical Tips for Lean Foundation Teams

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More foundations are shifting away from manual data wrangling and toward real-time dashboards that bring together the information that matters most (like budgets, grantee updates, and outcomes) all in one place.

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Podcast: How to Manage Rogue Board Members During a Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign Pro

Season 4, Episode 43 In this episode, Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt tackle a common challenge: well-meaning board members whose ideas can derail a campaign. From insisting on fundraising galas to asking for gifts too earlyor too smallboard members often act with good intentions but without a clear understanding of how campaigns actually work. This […] The post Podcast: How to Manage Rogue Board Members During a Capital Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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Fundraising Weekly - May 27, 2025

Soapbox Exchange

Issue 252 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! As we wrap up May, I hope youre finding some levity and time to recharge. Were heading into the summer months, which are typically the off-season months for fundraisers. Be sure to rest up, and take a little time to evaluate your fundraising strategies to set yourself up for success in the busier months! If youre local to the New York area and looking for an engaging way to level up on your fundraising, come join us for NPSP Fundraising Day on June 11!