Rebecca J Diamond
Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer
As a fundraiser it is your job to connect, have you considered volunteering? Personally, I am not always looking to raise money for an...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Let's have a bake sale!
Fundraising has always been about connecting donors with the cause. Fifty years ago, volunteers created activities to help them do that:...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life.
I have always taken that saying to heart. When I am on my game, making calls, sending emails, receiving responses, it is like a high I...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Hybrid or bust
https://www.philanthropy.com/article/tips-for-planning-a-hybrid-fundraising-event
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Best Donor Thank You Letters Have These Details in Common
Every thank you letter you send to a donor is a chance to make a great impression. By making a great impression in your thank you letter,...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
Don't Worry You Don't Have to Fundraise—The #1 Lie Told When Joining a Nonprofit Board
Each and every member of your nonprofit board should be making an annual, financial contribution to the nonprofit.
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Aug 9, 2021
- 2 min
Thanking Your Donors Should Be a Celebration
Actually, there is one super simple and effective way to thank your donors, say “thank you.” I recently had a conversation with an...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Jul 26, 2021
- 3 min
7 Fundraising Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members
Nonprofit boards are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities, which includes being responsible for the financial health...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
11 Nonprofit Terms You Should Know
As in most industries, the world of nonprofits has its own jargon.
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Rebecca J Diamond
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Tips to make your mark!
Did you just start a new development position and want to make sure the boss knows you were the best hire? Here are a few ideas, tried...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
More than a thank you note.
Recently a fundraising friend shared an article about a major university donor that was breaking up with educational institution. The...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
The thank you note….again.
I received a thank you note for a donation this week, oh no, not again I thought. First off, no signature, not even an signature,...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Sep 15, 2020
- 1 min
Research. Outreach. Engage. Repeat
As I am sitting at my desk on this beautiful Sunday in Virginia, I am busy researching a new list of potential contacts that two of my...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
What is your secret potion?
Do you have a fundraising strength that others don't? What is it? Identify what makes you unique and use it. Some people love the close,...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
Fundraise. NOW.
Did you pause your fundraising plan due to Covid? Were you concerned that fundraising would be considered disrespectful if your...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Who's the Donor? I Don't Know.
Not to long ago I was working with a new development team and a $1,000 check was placed on my desk. Yeah, a $1,000 donation. I asked...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Feb 17, 2020
- 2 min
The Thank You Note......do we really need to talk about this?
As a fundraiser and relationship builder I have always taught my teams that thank you notes go out immediately! Thank you notes are...
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Rebecca J Diamond
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min
Did you receive on Giving Tuesday?
This year seems to have been the most successful year yet for Giving Tuesday, did you receive? Prepping in advance, sending out emails...
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