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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- 3 days ago
- 3 min
Five Steps to Becoming More Strategic
Unless you are in the minority that are strategically adept, you could probably use some tips on becoming more strategic and transforming...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Looking for New Donors or Customers?
Throughout my career, I’ve seen both businesses and nonprofits dedicate significant resources to bring new business in the door while...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Apr 30
- 3 min
How Captivating is your Grant Proposal?
As we seek to submit higher-scoring grant applications there are certainly potholes to avoid along the road. On the other side, my...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Nonprofit Lessons "Eclipsed"
Nonprofits are not unlike those communities preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse. There are lessons to be learned and steps to be...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Feb 6
- 4 min
The New WIFM - What's in it for Members?
Remember WIFM? It’s the acronym for, “What’s in it for me.” It seems that some membership organizations are staking their futures on the...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Dec 23, 2023
- 3 min
Nonprofit Competition Impacts New and Existing Nonprofits
After decades of working with and for nonprofits, there’s one major takeaway regarding nonprofit competition. It’s not to be taken...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Nov 15, 2023
- 2 min
Appeal Letters are Arriving.......What do you Do?
You've probably already received a couple of them in your mailbox. I'm talking about the annual appeal letters from charities that will...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Oct 10, 2023
- 3 min
Leaders Set the PACE
Whether or not you’re a fan, you are probably familiar with the most important car in the starting field of most any major race event. ...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Sep 25, 2023
- 2 min
Your Contest & Your Facebook Page!
We have often cautioned organizations and businesses on using Facebook to run contests and giveaways. Why? A contest is not impossible,...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
Tagging "Everyone" in Facebook Groups
Facebook groups have a relatively new feature that lets you tag "everyone" in a post. This will notify all the members that they have...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Aug 17, 2023
- 3 min
What Happened to Our Purpose?
Purpose is foundational, it doesn’t matter if you are a business, nonprofit, or individual. I recognize that my life has been driven by...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Jul 18, 2023
- 3 min
Do NOT Read until 2055!
So maybe you didn’t read the headline, or it piqued your curiosity. Granted, it’s a bit like some of the “clickbait” stories we see pop...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- May 25, 2023
- 3 min
Taking Sides
We've been asked to "choose a side" since childhood. It may have been on the playground or in a friendly relationship. What happens when...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Apr 20, 2023
- 4 min
3 Steps To Discovering The Purpose of Your Life
Determining what our purpose is in life can be one of the most challenging questions that we as humans must try to answer. In this...
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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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