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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
Eroding Trust in Nonprofits – Pay the PRICE
Trust. Not-for-profit leaders have joined the crescendo of recent talk about having it, losing it, and building it. The latest numbers...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Address a Data Breach with a Six-Pack
Most everyone has received one of those dreaded notices that delivers ominous news. “Your personal information has been compromised.” ...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Oct 4, 2022
- 4 min
Five Practices Derailing Nonprofits
Working in various capacities with nonprofits from small to large for a few decades I’ve seen a great deal. Surprisingly, “the more...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jul 7, 2022
- 4 min
Five Considerations for Donor Recognition
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT Many donors will say they aren’t motivated by recognition, but despite their claim their gifts can be...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jun 23, 2022
- 4 min
Five Reasons Nonprofits Don’t Retain Donors
Donor retention should be high on everyone’s list. After all, it costs much more to acquire a new donor than it does to retain an...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
Why Isn’t Your Team Functioning as One?
We love to talk about our teams, and I’m not referencing the Colts and Pacers despite lessons to be learned from them. I’m talking about...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jan 8, 2022
- 3 min
The Questions Every Board Member Should Ask
Questions. I have seen the look of dread on the faces of nonprofit staff as they anticipate "the same questions" from their boards. Board...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
STOP Fundraising - Start Connecting with your Donors!
Special events and annual appeals are time consuming. Make better use of your time by investing in your development program!
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
Take the PULSE of Your Board Service!
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies I would venture to guess you have been involved with...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jul 2, 2021
- 4 min
Four Reasons to be Concerned About Who is Monitoring Your Email
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies To the surprise of some, this article is not about privacy or...
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Ryan Pirau
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Intern's Value to Nonprofits
By Ryan Pirau Marketing Intern at Effective Advancement Strategies Why should your nonprofit have an intern? You may already have budget...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jun 23, 2021
- 3 min
Four Barriers to Accountability in Planning
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies Proper planning is costly, and it’s not just about financial...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jan 29, 2021
- 4 min
The Four A’s in Capital Campaigns
Is a capital campaign in your future? Then buckle your seatbelt, get ready for the ride of your life, and remember, it's never too early...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jan 26, 2021
- 4 min
Great Missions are not Impossible.... (just necessary!)
You may recall “Mission Impossible” debuting on television and later evolving into a successful film franchise. However, in the nonprofit...
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