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07MayJanuary 26, 2026
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

How to Raise More Money at Your Fundraising Event with a Wishboard

Would like to raise $5,050 more at your organization's next event? Are you tired of running all over town picking up donated gift cards for your s

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Posted in Fundraising Events
23AprSeptember 6, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

How to Get Donors to Read Your Email Newsletter

https://youtu.be/ZnkMQsMoqGU We all send emails to our constituents. We all send emails out keep in touch and say “Here's what's going on with

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Posted in Donor Retention
11AprMay 7, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Steven Screen’s 3 Things to Become Great At

Are you familiar with Steven Screen's work? If not, you should be. He's a fundraising direct mail ninja and partner at The Better Fundraising

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Posted in Donor Retention
04AprDecember 1, 2023
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Donor Touch Point Listing

So we all know that we should contact our donors more frequently, but not by asking. However, in the middle of trying to tackle our 172 item to

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Posted in Free Resources
03AprAugust 3, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

PTO Fundraising: Raise More Money at Your Next Event

Would like to raise $5,050 more at your PTO's next fundraising event? Are you tired of running all over town picking up donated gift cards for you

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Posted in Uncategorized
20MarApril 22, 2021
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

5 Steps to Smarter Fundraising

Are you confused about where to start with fundraising? Are you overwhelmed with all of the options out there? Are you ready to focus and see b

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Posted in Donor Retention, Free Resources, Fundraising Appeals, Fundraising Events
How to Get Your Donors to Say “YES” to Donor Meetings
19MarSeptember 13, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

How to Get Your Donors to Say “YES” to Donor Meetings

https://youtu.be/tLlA8eqO_5k We need to meet with donors. Face to face is the most effective form of fundraising. We know that, but sometimes do

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Posted in Donor Visits
Why Your Executive Director Needs a Donor Caseload
11MarMay 7, 2019
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Why Your Executive Director Needs a Donor Caseload

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wXej3vUVVQ Every executive director needs a caseload. A caseload of donors, that they manage. A caseload of

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Posted in Donor Retention
06MarDecember 1, 2023
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Auction Item Wishlist Template

Do you ask your board or event committee to bring in silent auction items but nothing happens? Is it like pulling teeth to get them to even roun

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Posted in Free Resources, Fundraising Events
Guide to the Best Charity Auction Items
28FebJune 6, 2022
By Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP

Guide to the Best Charity Auction Items

Here's a another great FREE resource for you.  Every year pro auctioneer and charity auction expert Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auctions put

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Posted in Free Resources, Fundraising Events

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