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Podcast🎙️

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▶️ Boards & Development

Throwback to our most-listened-to episode! Lori Jacobwith, nationally-recognized storyteller, chats with host Steve Boland about the role of boards of directors with fundraising work.

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Article 🗞️

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A Culture of Meaningful Recognition

You've heard of The Five Love Languages, but do you know about The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace? Read our summary of how to build a culture of meaningful recognition. 

Reminder 🕒

Who does your organization need to thank?🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏿



From staff and board members to educators and volunteers, set aside time in January to THANK the people that fuel your mission!



Do your donors feel appreciated? 🤔

"Yes, I've donated to charity. Not much, but $50 here, $25 there. At a silent auction once, I donated more. To be honest, though, I don't think I've ever felt truly appreciated for my contributions. I know I'm not a big donor, but a personal thank you would go a long way and might encourage me to give again."  -Anonymous Donor 

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Thank You for Being a Friend 🎵

Our TOP 3 Tips to Relationship-Driven Thank Yous

  •  Timely 🔔 Reach out immediately after a donation is received. 
  •  Heartfelt ❤️ Personalize and humanize your outreach, and take the opportunity to invite them deeper into your organization. 
  •  Accurate 🎯 Reference and understand the donor's history of contributions to your mission. 

Resources 📝

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What's your workplace appreciation language? 

Recognize your staff the way they feel the most valued! The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace reimagines how 'love' (encouragement and appreciation) can be applied professionally. 

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Kudos = Kindness, Dontcha Know

Celebrate or chat with your team remotely on a creativity tool like kudoboard.com. Birthdays, work wins, and day-to-day interactions become more playful, personal, and dare we say...  fun? 

We help build what's NEXT for your nonprofit. 

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