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Fundraising While Rioting

On Wednesday I was glued to the TV cursing-while-crying as the Trump Mob attacked and ransacked the U.S. Capitol. Two hours into the attack—during the attack—an iPhone alert sounded. The text message, topped by a photo of D.C. cops pushing against some rioters and bearing the headline “This is What We Are Up Against”, contained […]

Learn More January 8, 2021

A Twitter Tantrum to Read and Heed

Last year at this time I was moving along to finish a Year in Review post when a Tweet storm caught my eye. Usually, I ignore ‘em while writing, but this series struck a nerve. In fact, it reveals how we so ignore and frustrate basic donor needs that I wonder how we even survive. […]

Learn More January 6, 2021

Take This Personality Test to Help Cope With the COVID-19 Pandemic

Knowing something about your own personality may be useful as we all work to limit the spread of COVID-19. After all, not everyone copes in the same way. Self-isolation and social distancing are hard to swallow and even harder to implement. To make your self-isolation easier—or at least more understandable– here are some useful insights […]

Learn More January 4, 2021

Here’s to a Happier 2021

With thanks to John Lennon and artist Pablo Stanley… …and with best wishes from all of us at DonorVoice and The Agitator for a Happier New Year. Roger and Kevin

Learn More January 1, 2021

Facts and Myths of Donor Surveys

[ Editor’s Note: During what is a holiday recess for many we’ll re-run some of the most popular posts from 2020. Leading off this parade is the first of Kevin’s 3-Part series on Donor Surveys. You can find Part 2 here and Part 3 here. We’ll resume posting new content on Monday, January 11. Roger] […]

Learn More December 30, 2020

Your Donor Retention Lesson in 117 Seconds

At last! Houston fundraiser Evan Wildstein has creatively captured some key do’s and don’ts of donor care that’s taken taken us years, dozens of posts and pages of rants to convey. For this acoustic accomplishment we present Evan the last Agitator Raise of 2020 and recommend you follow his insights on Twitter @wildevanstein; and also […]

Learn More December 28, 2020