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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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