It’s the most important time of the year

We’re staring down December and praying for a successful end-of-year campaign. Does that mean we’re entering our “most important” month?

Justin Streiff

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It’s the most important time of the year

We’re staring down December and praying for a successful end-of-year campaign. Does that mean we’re entering our “most important” month?

Justin Streiff
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Should philanthropies be permanent?

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Maria D'Anselmi
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4 strategies for a successful Giving Tuesday

It’s a crowded field on Giving Tuesday, but there’s no reason to sit that day out. Here are 4 tips for a successful Giving Tuesday that doesn’t overwhelm you.

Christina Eastman
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GDT Podcast / Episode 24

Today Jeremy speaks with Mark Roosevelt about what a genuine liberal arts education looks like, how it contributes to a healthy civil society, and how philanthropy can be deployed to make college more or less affordable again.

Katharine Janus
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Nathan Washatka
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Fundraising defines the mission

Good fundraisers tell stories to engage donors. This storytelling helps to define your organization’s mission.

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Matthew Gerken
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The root causes of problematic giving

So much philanthropic giving is concerned with identifying and tackling “root causes.” And yet, few people know the history of this effort—or its resounding failure over time.

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