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Tuesdays with Terry

Watch Your Language

Watch your Language - November 1995

A recent article in the local newspaper quoted a fundraiser as “sending out begging letters” and “hitting” people in the business community.

Those words made me feel decidedly uncomfortable. The reference...

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The Greatest Gift Of All

The Greatest Gift of All - October 1998

For centuries, bequests and in memorial gifts have provided a major impetus for non-profit organisations of all kinds. In the USA, the great Stanford University was built in memory of Leland and June Stanford’s 15-year-old son...

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Forty Fundraising Facts and Fallacies

Forty Fundraising Facts and Fallacies - June 2002

Please excuse the alliteration, but the temptation was too strong to take advantage of the fact that in May 2002 I celebrated 40 years in fundraising. So I hope you will indulge me a little as I set down some of the truths...

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A Shortcut to Failure in Capital Campaigns!

A shortcut to failure in capital campaigns! - May 1995

Your Board has decided it needs to raise $10 million to build that new community centre (or perhaps create an Endowment Fund). You are the Director of Development and charged with the responsibility of organising the...

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The Winning Ingredient

The Winning Ingredient - November 1994

“If you were to pick just one attribute that leads to the greatest success in fundraising, what would it be?”

That was the question put to me a few weeks ago by someone who has been in the profession just a few...

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26 Fundraising Tips from A - Z (Part Two)

26 Fundraising Tips from A - Z (Part Two) - March 1996

It’s a simple message for each New Year. Stick to the basics and fundraising success will follow. It’s as easy as A, B, C.!

N  is for NEEDS; you should have a...

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26 Fundraising Tips from A - Z (Part One)

26 Fundraising Tips from A - Z (Part One) - March 1996

It’s a simple message for each New Year. Stick to the basics and fundraising success will follow. It’s as easy as A, B, C.!

A  is for ASK; because you can never expect to raise...

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