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If you're new here, you might be wondering where to begin. Don't worry; we've got you covered. This page will serve as your launchpad into our ever-improving "development department". Whether you're looking for beginner-friendly guides to fundraising or in-depth tutorials, you'll find it right here.

To understand the basic fundraising process:

There are 7.5 Steps of Fundraising
All development processes boil down into seven simple steps. Anyone can quickly diagnose a fundraising shop problem by mapping the issue into one of these steps. They are as follows: Prospecting Qualifying Asking (strategizing) Getting Commitments Saying Thank You Following Up Upgrading Whe…

If you're feeling cynical:

Why Fundraising is a Spiritual Practice
Generosity is at the foundation of every major religion. There aren’t many things that can say that — the world’s religions are very different. There’s only a few things on this list: ritual, for example, or prayer. To me this means that generosity is one of the fundamental building

If you are working for a philanthropy and want to leverage your giving:

A Donor Collaboration Model: Six Meetings to Success
Why This Plan Picture a mushroom. On the surface, it pokes its head out, does its work, and goes away. But under the surface all of these mushrooms are connected to each other and communicating with each other. The mushrooms that pop up are collaborative groups, seemingly unconnected. The network

If you want to know more about me:

About this site
Welcome to a mission conceived for those who harbor a deep-seated passion for making an impact. This initiative is a tribute to a craft I hold dear - the noble endeavor of fundraising, that unique blend of art and science. Whether you’re an accomplished fundraiser or someone just starting their