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Fundraising8 min
How to ask for donations without feeling pushy
The worry about "being pushy" is the single biggest reason small fundraisers underperform. Here's how to ask directly, clearly, and frequently — without turning into the person everyone dodges at parties.
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Fundraising8 min
Silent auction ideas that raise more than you expect
The best silent auctions aren't the ones with the most items — they're the ones with the right items, the right bid structure, and the right closing theater. Here's what actually drives bids up.
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Fundraising7 min
What makes a fundraiser actually succeed
Most fundraisers don't fail because people are stingy. They fail for five or six predictable, fixable reasons — a vague goal, too few asks, no follow-through. Here's what the successful ones do differently.
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