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The Biggest Mistake I Made (and How to Avoid It)

The Biggest Mistake I Made (and How to Avoid It)

Top 10 Donor Connection Mistakes

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Dave Sena
Jul 15, 2024
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The Biggest Mistake I Made (and How to Avoid It)
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They say hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on my 20+ years as a fundraising executive director, the biggest mistake I made was not contacting donors more often. I let busyness and fear get in the way. If I could go back, I'd make those calls a priority.

Why? Because connecting with donors isn't just about asking for money. It's about building relationship…

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