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Best Of The Agitator – 2015 – Trends and Predictions

Here’s our wrap-up of the most read and shared Agitator posts of 2015. From the resurgence of direct mail to a direct mail flop, with trends and predictions for the future of fundraising in between, the tastes of Agitator readers proved to be far-ranging. Arguably there are plenty of other posts just as good, but hey, […]

Learn More December 28, 2015

We Suggest You Have A Merry Christmas

Roger and Tom

Learn More December 24, 2015

Consider What Went Wrong … Then Fall On Your Knees

With all your online solicitation programs firing away like an AK-47 on auto-pilot until January 1, I don’t think fundraisers are doing much heavy lifting today or tomorrow … unless it’s setting big presents under the Xmas tree. But maybe — over some spiked punch at the office Christmas party — you are contemplating and chatting […]

Learn More December 23, 2015

Yodish for Fundraisers

In case you’re feeling guilty as you steal away to watch the latest release of Star Wars I suggest you instead treat it as an important part of your continuing education in fundraising. In fact, while munching popcorn you’ll actually be mastering more powerful and effective communications skills. So, ditch the guilt. Let me explain. […]

Learn More December 22, 2015

Year End Fundraising Numbers

A perennial question in fundraising shops between now and the end of January will be, “Did we make the numbers for 2015?” Regardless of the answer, there are several questions that are far more important for the future of your organization, and there’s no better time than in these closing days of 2015 to ask […]

Learn More December 21, 2015

Online Appeals I Like — 2,501

But first … WOW! As I sit down to write this post, I notice that Roger’s article of yesterday was The Agitator’s 2,500th post. No wonder I’m feeling tired. What’s sad about it is that only two people — Roger and I — have read all 2,500 … and I’m not too sure about Roger. […]

Learn More December 18, 2015