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  • What ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Reminds us about Donors

    • August 27, 2018
    • Posted by: Susan Mangels
    • Categories: Cultivation, Fundraising
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    The summer blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians” shows us that attention to nuance can help us understand others.Many have noted favorably that the film – a modern Cinderella story – avoids one-dimensional character depictions. The wealthy mother wants her son to marry a rich woman, but she also shows her own willingness to sacrifice for her family. The heroine, though from modest means, is a tenacious, accomplished game theory expert who wins her prince through her integrity and strategy.

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  • 7 Ways to Build Stronger Relationships with Donors

    • June 1, 2018
    • Posted by: Susan Mangels
    • Categories: Communication, Planning
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    Be consistent with your communication. Have a plan in place to connect with each donor and stick to it! Listen. Make sure that when you meet, the donor does most of the talking! Listen carefully and summarize their thoughts back to them. Make notes. Update their file in the database.

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  • Helping Board Members ‘Retire’

    • June 1, 2018
    • Posted by: Susan Mangels
    • Category: Board
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    Board membership is not a lifetime commitment. It is a volunteer job and that changes with time, age of member, mission, and needs of the organization. Sometimes we see board members have lost their engagement in the organization. We know it’s time for them to move on.But it can be challenging to usher a board member honorably into retirement.

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  • Are Advisory Boards Worth It?

    • March 20, 2018
    • Posted by: Susan Mangels
    • Category: Board
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    It depends. Most nonprofit CEOs would say that they do not need another board to “manage.”But an effective advisory board can benefit a nonprofit while supporting leadership. The board can bring valuable wisdom, new perspectives, key connections, and prestige to the organization.

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  • 5 Ways to Manage Your Boss

    • November 1, 2017
    • Posted by: Susan Mangels
    • Categories: Communication, Management
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    You define how you want to be seen in the workplace. One important area is how you manage your interactions with your boss. By being proactive and consistent, you have the opportunity to gain trust and respect for your work with those who make the big decisions.

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  • Fundraising is Simple, but Not Easy

    • July 21, 2017
    • Posted by: Susan Mangels
    • Category: Fundraising
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    Is fundraising really that simple? As you look at your nonprofit’s goals for the year and the dollars you must raise to keep the doors open, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed. There are many, many needs and even more details to keep track of.  Where do you even start?

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