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Social Distancing With Our Prospects: Is Six Feet Too Much?

At this point, we all are likely – and should be – following the CDC’s recommendations on social distancing. With this practice now widespread, it is only natural that we begin to think about what this means for our organizations as we work with philanthropic prospects.  While six feet is the recommendation for when we …

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2 Weeks In: A Conversation About Fundraising in Uncertain Times

Recorded: March 26, 2020 Please join instructors of the BU Professional Fundraising Certificate Program for a conversation between professional fundraisers with a wealth of practical experience and a great ability to share it.  From space travel to The Dollar Store, to estate planning and inflection points, this great group covers it all! View Webinar

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“Honey I Shrunk the List”: What Is Happening to Your Prospect Pipeline?

In the late 1980s, I loved to watch Rick Moranis search his yard for his bite-size family in the movie “Honey I Shrunk the Kids;” I particularly liked the “giant ant” the kids rode across their lawn to the back of their house. Recently, I spent some time thinking about my organization’s pipeline and realized …

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