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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...

Rebecca J Diamond
May 18, 20212 min read
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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...

Rebecca J Diamond
May 11, 20211 min read
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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,...

Rebecca J Diamond
May 4, 20211 min read
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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...

Rebecca J Diamond
Sep 15, 20201 min read
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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,...

Rebecca J Diamond
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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Fundraise. NOW.
Did you pause your fundraising plan due to Covid? Were you concerned that fundraising would be considered disrespectful if your...

Rebecca J Diamond
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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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...

Rebecca J Diamond
Sep 9, 20202 min read
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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...

Rebecca J Diamond
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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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...

Rebecca J Diamond
Dec 5, 20191 min read
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