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I Know A Secret About Your Donors | Fundraising Strategy

Fundraising Strategy

I want to tell you a secret.  Ready? Listen close.

Did you know that new names are the best names on your donor file? (more…)

Posted by Mark Dreistadt on May 15th 2012

Got GSOTs? Strategic Insights Into Your Action Plan

Strategic Insight

What are GSOTs?  You cannot maximize your potential without them; you will never see the level of success you desire unless you have them; others will pass you by unless your GSOTs are in order. GSOTs give strategic insight into your organization’s action plan, process, and future. GSOTs are goals, strategies, objectives, and tactics. (more…)

Posted by Mark Dreistadt on May 11th 2012

5 Keys To Effective Team Management

Effective Team Management

Effective management and effective team leadership are skills that are developed through training and experience.  If you want to manage people and lead your team effectively, there are five basic principles you need to understand: (more…)

Posted by Mark Dreistadt on May 9th 2012

Inspiring Communication: 3 Key Fundraising Strategy Steps

Inspiring Communication

Every ministry organization requires funding to accomplish their mission. Typically, most of the funds are raised through direct mail appeal letters. In doing nonprofit consulting, people often ask me what makes a successful fundraising letter? Here are three tips to help you communicate more effectively with your donors. (more…)

Posted by Mark Dreistadt on May 2nd 2012

Is Your Vision BIG Enough? | Inspirational Leadership

Inspirational Vision

Every organization needs to have vision. If you don’t have vision, you’re not going anywhere. In fact, the Bible says, “without a vision, the people perish.” So we know that vision is critical, vision is important. But it is not just vision that is important… it needs to be the right vision. (more…)

Posted by Mark Dreistadt on April 26th 2012
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