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Welcoming the two new members of our writing team, Jon Howard & John Elbare February 26: Direct Mail, Direct Response: An Introduction You Can Help Save the Combined Federal Campaign – Part I March 5: Introduction to Planned Giving – Part I A Mission (Statement) Impossible March 12: Statistics In Grant Proposals Events In Private Homes: Part I March 19: You Can Help Save the Combined Federal Campaign – Part II How Do You Deal With Grant Deadlines March 26: Events In Private Homes: Part II Building Blocks of Direct Mail April 2: Making Your Nonprofit Conference A Special (Fundraising) Event Events In Private Homes: Part III April 9: How Many Development Staffers Do We Need to Attain Our Fundraising Goals? Introduction to Planned Giving – Part II

#1 We’re All in This (Proposal) Together! by Jayme Sokolow ... there are three important points that organizations should learn. “One, mission matters. Two, the people behind the mission matter. And three, passion for the mission can’t be taken for granted. #2 The Ethics of Percentage-Based Compensation for Grant Writers – Part II by Lynn deLearie So, it is very clear that fundraising professional ethics do not allow percentage-based compensation, but WHY not? Why is this so strongly discouraged?

#1 Tracking The Progress Of A Fundraising Program – Part II Creation of an Activities Calendar by Tony Poderis As previously noted, the only way to assess the progress of any fundraising process is when that process (the plan) has every step and component listed on a timeline ... one that was agreed to by everyone before starting the process. #2 Cost-per-dollar Raised: Evaluating The Performance of a New Development Officer by Hank Lewis A question was raised (in a listserve) about evaluating the performance of a development officer who was hired within the last year,

#1 The Ethics of Percentage-Based Compensation for Grant Writers – Part I by Lynn deLearie. Not too long ago, I met with a prospective client to discuss helping them start a grant program for their organization. As we were concluding the meeting, the question of compensation came up, and I was asked if I would accept a percentage of grant income that I raised. #2 Tracking The Progress Of A Fundraising Program - Part I by Tony Poderis I thought that I had heard all there was ever to hear from beleaguered development professionals whose bosses are constantly on them for “not bringing in enough money.”

#1 Sometimes Even The Best Special Events Caterer Screws Up by Natalie Lewis We had an elegant reception event in a beautiful facility ... with a glass wall facing the river; with up-lights illuminating and framing that scene, and we used a lot of interior blue lighting to warm up the room. #2 Are You Thinking About Enrolling in the CFC for the 2014 Campaign? by Bill Huddleston Before enrolling, you should consider why workplace giving really works. That question, or some variation of it is one that I am often asked, and I always give two answers:

#1 In the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), There Are Three Types of “Charities” – Where Do You Fit In? by Bill Huddleston There are three categories (National, International, and Local), with federations for all three types. #2 Can The Department of Defense Help Make You a Better Grant Writer? by Jayme Sokolow There is a writing technique used in the U.S. military that can help you improve your proposal prose. The technique is called Bottom Line Up Front

(…and, to start off the New Year, we’re offering $1-off coupons on the already-inexpensive Fundraising Series of Ebooks) January 15: In the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), There Are Three Types of “Charities” – Where Do You Fit In? by Bill Huddleston National and International applications are due in January of each year, Local applications in …