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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
- Nov 15
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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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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