http://www.theagitator.net/communications/how-to-inspire/ Fundraising and advocacy strategies. Trends, tips ... with an edge Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:58:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.theagitator.net/communications/how-to-inspire/comment-page-1/#comment-6283 Sue Sena Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:01:32 +0000 http://www.theagitator.net/?p=1159#comment-6283 I offer two scenarios for why the non-profit sector might be failing to inspire donors. 1. As fundraisers, we rely too often on raising money in opposition to a perceived enemy (the other political party, government, other non-profits) rather than for the possibilities we are creating for the world - one of full equality, health, compassion, and empowerment for all people. And, 2. We tend to forget that our intention is to be working ourselves out of business. I offer two scenarios for why the non-profit sector might be failing to inspire donors. 1. As fundraisers, we rely too often on raising money in opposition to a perceived enemy (the other political party, government, other non-profits) rather than for the possibilities we are creating for the world – one of full equality, health, compassion, and empowerment for all people. And, 2. We tend to forget that our intention is to be working ourselves out of business.

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