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Our mission is to guide and coach organizations along a path to more effective fundraising. We want to ensure every organization and institution has the tools and expertise to take their fundraising to the next level and meet the needs of an evolving industry.

John Pepperdine

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What did Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day teach us in a pandemic?

December 16, 2020 12:15 PM

Asking people to support your organization during a Pandemic might give you pause. That’s...

When There’s a Crisis, Stay in Contact with Your Donors

March 12, 2020 09:59 AM

John talks about two important lessons he learned in times of crisis and gives a bit of inspiration...

Don't give in to the dark side of fundraising...

December 12, 2019 11:41 AM

Here’s one fundraising takeaway I’d love to share: do NOT go to the Dark Side of fundraising, go to...

How we Solve the Fundraising Mystery

September 30, 2019 07:09 AM

When someone asks how I help nonprofits in fundraising, I typically leave it at a very surface...

After 25 Years and Thousands of Donor Visits, Here are the Realities I've Learned

June 27, 2019 08:18 AM

I’ve fundraised for almost every size and age of institution and nonprofit. I've personally asked...

How to Hire a Hell of a Fundraiser

April 23, 2019 05:02 PM

Still with me? Good, because there are plenty of people out there who would make a great...

Time to Renovate Your Fundraising - Here’s How

January 31, 2019 07:39 AM

How to upgrade major gift fundraising? I often use a house analogy. It works because both require...

Your Donors Feel'n like Transactions? 8 Signs and Solutions

August 21, 2018 10:24 AM

There’s nothing wrong with a transaction. When I buy gas, I don’t need to develop a deep bond with...

Time is NOT on your Side in Fundraising

May 29, 2018 09:38 PM

Everyone knows staying in contact with your donors is a good thing. But if you're an executive...

Fundraising Truth: I've Never Talked Anyone into a Major Gift

April 30, 2018 06:14 AM

It’s a strange misconception, though understandable I guess, that good fundraisers merely charm or...

The Millionaire (next door) Major Gift Strategy

March 28, 2018 05:07 PM

Anyone entering a profession needs a go-to book to ground them. Entering the world of fundraising,...

Look in Your Own Fundraising Yard for Gifts

February 27, 2018 06:28 PM

Stop looking at your neighbor’s lawn. Just too many nonprofits think the grass is greener with...

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