Contributions Magazine • March 2010 • Vol. 24 No. 3
Tenets to Raise Money By
Certain factors are irrefutable, says Jerold Panas, philanthropy’s grandmaster
Are Today’s Charitable Foundations Fulfilling Their Obligation?
Part Two of our interview with Martin Teitel, head of the Cedar Tree Foundation in Boston and a 32-year veteran of the grantmaking world.
A Bank That Always Builds Interest
Investing time in building your story bank can ensure your staff and volunteers always have the right story when they need it, says communication expert Andy Goodman.
Why Do We Make Such Lousy Decisions?
Allow James Gelatt to explain why and how.
Charming? No. Useful? Yes.
Data shows the surprising appeal of planned giving messages that are simple and straightforward, according to Bev Hutney.
Do You Really Mean It or Are You After Something?
When we say thank you, are today’s donors interpreting it as manipulative? Andrea Kihlstedt wonders.
Matchmaker Make Me a Match
Identifying your best board candidates spares a lot of headaches later on, says Marilyn Robinson.
Overcoming the Perfectionist Demon
Dot the “i’s” and cross the “t’s” but don’t obsess over your next grant proposal, advises Jane Hexter.
Each issue of Contributions offers executive directors and development officers a wealth of articles, information, and tips on subjects such as: board development, major gifts fundraising, prospect and donor research, direct mail fundraising, volunteer management, nonprofit marketing, Internet and email fundraising, proposal writing, planned giving, and corporate and foundation fundraising.
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