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What do you do at the beginning of the year when giving is slow? Bradley encourages you to develop a 1st quarter strategy for your organization. He gives you tips for using the phone to connect with donors, say thank you, and share your excitement.

Have you been seeing the trend of asking for a "one time gift." Bradley explains how this language can hurt your donor relationship. He gives you alternative phrases, and catchwords for donor acquisition, and special needs.

Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks about how to organize a matching gift campaign.

Imagine your donor base shrinking. It may be and you don’t even really know it. If you want a bigger donor base, how do you get one? Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks this week about the formula for donor base growth.

"We need more staff, but we don’t have the money! What do we do?" That’s the question one of our listeners asked. This week author and host Bradley Burck answers the question about how to grow your staff when you don’t have the cash.

There are five types of donors you should be cultivating in your development efforts. Listen this week as host and author Bradley Burck discusses this topic with consultant Ron Frey (McConkey-Johnston).

What do you know about your donors? Probably not as much as you should. Join host and author Bradley Burck as he interviews McConkey-Johnston’s European consultant Redina Kolaneci. Together they discuss the best ways to do donor research.

Is your old database ready to crash? Maybe you’re just ready to throw it out the window. When it comes time to upgrade to a new donor software system, there are some important things you need to know. Join host and author Bradley Burck as he discusses the trials and tribulations of data conversion with his special guest Caroline Wood (Global Teams).

Having EXCELLENT receipt mail is one of the most important things you can do to increase giving and bond with your donors. Join author and host Bradley Burck and his guest Caroline Wood (Global Teams) for a rollicking conversation about the best way to thank your donors. Say it, "Thank before you bank!"

If you have fears about asking people to give to your organization, this pod cast addresses your issues in an bold, passionate, and logical manner! Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks about how to address your fears and get ready to ask more people to help your nonprofit.

You need a web site that sets you apart, gives you credibility, and allows you to collect donations, update content easily, and communicate with your donors. Join host and author Bradley Burck and his guest Nathanael Merrill as they talk about what nonprofit leaders can do to take their sites to the next level.

Email needs to be a part of your communication plan. Are you currently using it properly? Probably not. Here are a couple of points you should know. Join host and author Bradley Burck and his guests email gurus Werner Reschke and Jodi Carlson.

Can you ask for a donation? If not, maybe this is the podcast that will help you build up your courage. Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he talks about the hardest part of fundraising - making the ask.

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week in the second of two episodes about making development a priority in your organization.

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he chats about making development a priority in your organization.