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A case of (donor) identity

I voted already. I did it the minute I got my new voter registration card here in Tennessee. I have the sticker to prove it. And I did this despite knowing in my brain of brains (as opposed to my heart of hearts) that it made no possible difference. Everyone I voted for will win […]

Learn More November 3, 2016

Ordinary Fundraising Done Extraordinarily Well

In the New York Times Special Section on Giving — covering a wide range of topics from foundation trends, to teaching kids to give, and the ins and outs of automobile donations — there’s a piece that will be of special interest to Agitator readers. Asking for Money? Compliment the Donor, Not Your Organization is worth […]

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What’s In a Blogroll?

Well, it turns out blogrolls can be like the vegetable crisper in your refrigerator … some fresh looking, appetizing, recognizable stuff on the top, and some soft, liquefying, long-forgotten stuff at the bottom (what is that gook and what was I thinking?!). At least that’s what we found when The Agitator set about ‘refreshing’ our own […]

Learn More November 2, 2016

New free white paper on setting up a multi-gift program

We have a new white paper out on how to get more out of fewer asks. One solution to how to raise more money for your organization is to communicate with your donors more. The other — cheaper and better in the long run — is to set up a regular giving program that invites […]

Learn More November 1, 2016

Honoring The Courage To Challenge And Change

I want to extend my sympathy to David Love and Jen Love, two of my favorite Agitator-reading fundraisers over the passing of Dr. Henry Barnett, Jen’s grandfather and David’s father-in-law. Normally, I would do this privately with a personal note and not a post. But, the life of Henry “Barney” Barnett stands as a positive example […]

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Trick Or Treat?

It’s Halloween for most of our readers tonight. I guess clown costumes are out (for you U.S. readers). Tricks are out too, for fundraisers. Instead, take a moment as you start the week and treat yourself. Think about the most memorable donation you personally have ever made. What was it? Who received it? How were you […]

Learn More October 31, 2016