Fundraising in Crisis: A Conversation with Melissa Brown

Fundraising

Posted on April 13, 2020
Dave Sternberg
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Melissa Brown is a leading expert in fundraising research. As a key contributor and analyst for both the Fundraising Effectiveness Project and Giving USA, Melissa understands historical and contextual significance of fundraising right now.

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Your expertise illuminated the room, and your ability to ‘put the fun into fundraising’ is truly commendable. The role-play exercise offered participants practical, hands-on experience in navigating the concept of solicitation. Several board members, who previously doubted their fundraising skills, now feel much more confident in the process. Our board left with a renewed sense of abundance and confidence in their fundraising abilities, which was incredibly refreshing

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