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Tony Poderis

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Winning Back Those Lapsed Donors – Part One

It’s an old saying in development, that your best prospects for the next time are…

Financing & Loans

How Fertile Is The Fundraising Hiring “Field” For You?

I once was not even remotely considered as a candidate for a fundraising development job…

Financing & Loans

When I Forgot the Meaning of Philanthropy

Recently, during a meeting at our Church, I talked to Alice, our pastoral associate, about…

Financing & Loans

Contingent-Pay for Development Staff

Why Not Work on Percentage, Bonus or Commission? I have long and unyieldingly stood against…

Financing & Loans

Do We Really “Know” Our Corporate Donors And Prospects?

We should (and usually do) work hard to make our best possible case for support…

Financing & Loans

Going Over The Head Of A Foundation Program Officer

Going Over And Beyond A Foundation Program Officer’s Role Recently, a disgruntled grant seeker I…

Financing & Loans