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CO Gives 2019 & Audience Development

Posted On December 13, 2019 By Shoshana

Colorado Gives Day 2019 came and went. As I mentioned before, there is audience development to consider if you want more loyal donors. This year I was selective even more so than before. The times are forcing people to be particularly careful with their money. This means that the relationships with people are even more… 

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Stand out for fundraising!

Posted On December 8, 2016 By Shoshana

In continuing the conversation about the fund raising side of audience development, as mentioned, it was Colorado Gives Day this past Tuesday.  There were a total of 2,889 organizations. For the Arts & Culture category, there were 445 organizations/fund raisers. For my county alone, 1,534 organizations with 256 categorized as Arts & Culture. Building relationships is… 

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Colorado Gives Day reminds me why audience development is important

Posted On December 10, 2013 By Shoshana

Today is Colorado Gives Day.  This is a day where the Community First Foundation will process donations on their giving site for free with the potential for an incentive bonus from 1st Bank.  It is also a day that I am being inundated with donation asks. I am a giver to a variety of non-profit… 

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