There are a variety of articles and resources relating to fundraising on Guidestar’s website. I try to read as many of them as I can. Recently, I read an article titled, “It’s A Donor’s Ballgame”. I thought it gave an interesting perspective, via a couple of stories, how we relate to donors. It profiles several situations involving large donors and how we may treat them.
Originally posted February 6, 2011.
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