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Friday Fundraising Update: Thanks, Dave 5-22-2015
The Friday Fundraising Update collects fundraising industry insights and success stories and delivers them to you each Friday from Ruffalo Noel Levitz.
Press Play at AFP
- Were you at the AFP International Conference? If you couldn’t be there (or just want to see it again),
check out the new videos posted at AFPnet.org from the conference, featuring AFP President Andrew Watt who talks about transformation, and an inspiring welcome by AFP Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Princeton Carter. Also, make sure your AFP membership is up to date. The international organization and your local chapter are great resources for all kinds of fundraisers.
Stuck on an appeal letter?
- Susan Fish at Hilborn offers advice on how to write when you have nothing to say. Spoiler: you do have something to say. Eating a frog and thinking like a donor could help you get started.
Fundraising Utopia?
- Ken Burnett (Relationship Fundraising) says fundraising has to change. He’s put out a five-part series that brings insights from donors, examples from the corporate world and emphasizes the importance of long-range relationships. Check it out.
Letterman believes in the student experience
- David Letterman retired this week with a star-studded final Late Night show, but you may not know that he is a dedicated donor and advocate to his alma mater Ball State University. He established the Letterman Scholarship, funds the Letterman Lecture Series and in 2007 Ball State dedicated the Communication and Media building in his name. This week, Ball State announced the creation of the Letterman collection to honor Dave. You can also check out his witty remarks at the building dedication, including “Top Ten Things About Having Your Name on A Building.”
