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Nov
26
Time for a Little Horn-Tooting and Thanks-giving
categories: Behind the Scenes, News and TrendsData Sense launched in April of 2009 and I am happy to say I’ve been busy. I started with some pro bono work with Alpha Sigma Phi, Wishard Hospital Foundation and Progress House. Since then I have had as clients Kappa Alpha Theta, Sycamore Trails Research and Conservation District, Jessica White & Associates and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. I have been invited to submit proposals to four other organizations. None of this would have happened were it not for local consultants and fundraisers who very generously took the time to meet with me and share their wisdom. So in this month of November I send a special “Thank You” to Jessica White, Wendy Boyle, Nancy Frick, John Carreon, Katy Cantor, Jim Wood, Meg Gammage-Tucker, David Sternberg, Ruth Purcell Jones, Bryan Orander, Gale Wilkerson, Jennifer Pendleton, Nancy Berst, Paul Giese, Bob Rush, Kim Hodges, Jane Howard, Becky Schafer, Larry Smith, Amy Rubin, Felicia Brewer, Beth Gehlhausen, Kathy Pedrotti Hays, Gwen Kibbe, Aimee Laramore, Mike Laudick, Marnie Maxwell, Kris Parmelee, Sonya Baker-Hallett, Jose Lucende, Steve Bariteau and Bob Swaney. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. Thanks to you all for your time, advice and trust. Carol
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19
Will You Be Ready? Part I—Your Prospect Pool
categories: Database Management, Prospect Management and Tracking, Prospect ResearchWhen the economy tanked, many non-profit organizations postponed capital campaigns or put existing ones on hold. Activity remained slow as fund raisers and board members took a wait and see posture. At some point we will have a recognizable recovery and when that occurs, donor confidence will return. Have you been taking steps to be prepared for the recovery? Downtimes are great times to examine and reevaluate your prospect pool. Who has stayed loyal during the tough financial times? Remember that giving is only one indicator of loyalty. Consider who has stayed in contact, come to events, and continued to volunteer. Take a look at your prospect ratings and determine if your affinity ratings should be adjusted and then consider adjusting your cultivation plans. It will be well worth the effort.
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