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1. How Many Development Staffers Do We Need to Attain Our Fundraising Goals? by Tony Poderis I’ve often been asked about a formula/guideline for determining the number of development staff needed relative to an organization’s fundraising goals? I always reply, strongly, that “there’s no such animal.” There simply cannot be such a formula developed that has …
Forming an LLC is a smart move to shield your personal assets from business liabilities, but that protection only holds if you keep your finances separate. One of the first and most important steps? Opening a dedicated business bank account. The choices you make early on can have a lasting impact on your business, and …
Tennessee’s vibrant mix of urban centers like Nashville and Memphis, historic small towns, and scenic rural communities means residents need banking solutions as diverse as their lifestyles. Whether you’re a music industry professional, a college student in Knoxville, a retiree in the Smoky Mountains, or a small business owner in Chattanooga, your bank should offer …

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Update on Proposed Changes to CFC Regulations: As I write this, a Congressional Hearing about the proposed CFC regulations are scheduled for July 10th. I will have a special update on the proposed CFC regulations after the hearing, and what next action steps are recommended. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Have a plan, work the plan! In my …
No one would argue the fact that every fundraising campaign needs a goal and that everyone connected with the campaign, including prospective donors, needs to be aware of that goal. Why, then, do people so often fight the setting of a goal for each prospective donor and the sharing of that goal with the prospect? …
Summer 2013 Action Planning: Unveiling CFC’s Goals Update on Proposed Changes to CFC Regulations: First, regarding the proposed changes to the CFC regulation (in my May 30 posting), I want to thank you if you took the opportunity to send a comment to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) about the proposed changes. While the …
…and I’m taking this opportunity to thank a few people and emphasize the fundraising rules upon which all of the blog postings are based. Giving Thanks First, I have to thank Carter McNamara, owner of this website and creator of the Free Management Library, for inviting me to “invent” the Fundraising Blog, and to keep …
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The Congressional Hearing on OPM’s Proposed Changes to CFC which was originally scheduled for June 26, 2013 has been postponed. The hearing is tentatively being rescheduled for July 10, 2013 Watch This Space for Updates. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) received more than 800 comments about the proposed changes to the CFC …
In May I helped you write your direct mail bequest letter. This month, tips on what to do with your letter. If your budget won’t allow direct mail, don’t worry. There are plenty of other bequest promotion channels and I’ll get to them. These ideas will improve your direct mail bequest letter: Personalize. Use full …
In the process of applying for a government grant proposal, we often talk about the need to address the specific agency’s hot buttons and issues in our proposals. But how many of us address the way in which reviewers of our proposals make decisions? Over the past twenty years, there has been a great deal …