The Power of Curiosity
I've always been curious and eager to understand how things work, why things are the way they are, and how to improve them. As a child,...
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julieshannan
Mar 273 min read
The Magic Pill Myth
As a seasoned fundraiser, I help organizations raise money and resources. I love to help great nonprofits do even more! And there are a...
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julieshannan
Mar 221 min read
Social Media Toolkit 2024
Social media for nonprofits often gets overlooked, ignored, or delegated to a volunteer who may struggle to keep up with the latest...
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julieshannan
Jan 262 min read
Season of (Donor) Love
Every month is a great month to show your donors some love, but February is especially our favorite! We're sharing our top 5 ways to show...
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julieshannan
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Top 5 (Virtual) Ways to Say Thank You
The end of the year is such a great time to say thank you to our donors, employees, vendors, and clients, but it's also the busiest time...
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julieshannan
Nov 25, 20231 min read
Fundraising isn't just one person's job
I can't tell you how many times people have told me they want to hire a fundraiser to raise all the money. Someone to just take care of...
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julieshannan
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Do You Have a Reliable Earned Revenue Stream?
Many nonprofits are looking for new and innovative ways to raise needed revenue. With individual giving down 10% last year, this is the...
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julieshannan
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Social Media Toolkit 2023
Social media for nonprofits often gets overlooked, ignored, or delegated to a volunteer who may struggle to keep up with the latest...
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julieshannan
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Creating an Effective Development Plan
Creating a Development Plan can be intimidating, especially if it's your first time making one. A great plan captures current state and...
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julieshannan
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Using LinkedIn Contacts for Development
One of the best strategies for development is having the right person reach out to individuals, foundations, and corporations. The...
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julieshannan
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Help Wanted! Hiring and Retaining Talent!
I recently did a webinar for Rachel Muir about hiring development and marketing directors during this competitive time, and how an...
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julieshannan
Jun 20, 20231 min read
A Creative Solution to Increase Impact
Increasing impact oftentimes comes with increasing capacity. Ignite Youth Club provides afterschool programming for high-need students...
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julieshannan
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Big Mission Top 3: Winning Sponsorship Packets
No need to spend hours trying to create the perfect sponsorship packet from scratch! We've compiled our TOP 3 right here! Here are the...
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