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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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Customer service points!

Posted On March 22, 2016 By Shoshana

I have been thinking about good customer service today. Sometimes I think of a customer’s thoughts in regard to service in terms of points. They probably are not thinking, “You just lost 10 points!” but I know they are keeping a tally in their head to weigh the pros and cons of remaining a customer. This… 

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How should we treat volunteers and donors?

Posted On March 5, 2015 By Shoshana

Two incidents came up to start this discussion again. The agency that had finally gotten back to me with a message of “hope to see you there,” and no instructions to RSVP for the orientation, canceled the meeting without notifying me that it was canceled. I showed up, but they didn’t. Lucky for me it was… 

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#Auddev chat 2/14, Noon ET – Loving Your Donors

Posted On February 15, 2013 By Shoshana

#Auddev chat 2/14, Noon ET – Loving Your Donors On Thursday we had an hour long chat with fundraising coach, Marc A. Pitman, on how we can show our appreciation for our donors and supporters.  Please do click on the link above for new ideas and thought provoking conversation! Have a super weekend! -Shoshana

ADS Founder — Shoshana Fanizza

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“I enjoyed the workshop. I liked the history [of the audience] to put it in context and to emphasize that we desperately need to return to participation/interaction. I liked having a hand-out to refer back and a few samples of positive case studies. I also thought the brainstorming session was a great eye-opener for many people - how fast can a small group come up with basic ideas!!” —Barbara A. Hardesty, Founder of Da Vinci Capers

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