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		<title>4 Books that made me a better fundraiser</title>
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Here are 4 books (unrelated to Philanthropy) that made me a better fundraiser: 
 
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Fundraising is all about relationship building and relationship building is what this ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/4-books-that-made-me-a-better-fundraiser/</link>
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		<title>2 opportunities for your non profit to get more supporters and funding this fall</title>
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Here are 2 opportunities for your organization to get more supporters and funding this fall:


ING Direct just launched a new interactive volunteer management system called Orange Volunteers. Your organization can post volunteer events ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/2-opportunities-for-your-non-profit-to-get-more-supporters-and-funding-this-fall/</link>
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		<title>Get Corporate Sponsorship</title>
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Did you know that over 88% of corporations contribute to charitable causes?  Yet many non profit organizations are unsure about the best ways to effectively develop a prospect list, prepare a proposal, approach a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/on-getting-corporate-sponsorship/</link>
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		<title>Fundraising In 2008: The Good News, The Bad News</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last month, Giving USA released their summary of giving for 2008. I&#8217;m a optimist, so  lets talk about the good news first:
Good News
* 2008 was the second highest fundraising year on record (2007 was ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/fundraising-in-2008-the-good-news-the-bad-news/</link>
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		<title>Funding Alert</title>
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Open: Ambassadors of Caring Awards recognizes small, community-based nonprofit organizations
Open: Microsoft Corporation to create community-based technology and learning centers
Open: Cisco and TechSoup. Organizations receive equipment and hardware necessary to create a functioning network, and free ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/funding-alert/</link>
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		<title>6 Ideas for Cutting Cost At Your Next Fundraising Event (part 2)</title>
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Over the next few months, many of you will be working fast and furiously to produce fundraising galas and events that maintain the same cache on less financial resources.
Here are 6 ideas :
1. If appropriate, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/6-ideas-for-cutting-cost-at-your-next-fundraising-event-part-2/</link>
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		<title>5 Myths About Getting Corporate Sponsorship (and the truth about those myths)</title>
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		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/5-myths-about-getting-corporate-sponsorship-and-the-truth-about-those-myths/</link>
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		<title>Raise Fun, Funds and Supporters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fundraise Through Local Retailers
View more presentations from Anisha Keeys.

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		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/09/raise-fun-funds-and-supporters/</link>
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		<title>Lets Talk About Your Goals: get your 30 minute no obligation complimentary coaching session</title>
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Does your organization need coaching on a special initiative, or to get to the next level with your fundraising or special events goals? Lance-Lee Planning can work one-to-one with Executive Directors, Boards, Staff and Volunteers ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/08/lets-talk-about-your-goals-get-your-30-minute-no-obligation-complimentary-coaching-session/</link>
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		<title>How Will the Stimulus Plan Stimulate Your Organization?</title>
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Last month, the White House held a briefing to educate nonprofit organizations who want to get a piece of the stimulus funding distributed through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
If your non profit ...]]></description>
		<link>http://bestpracticefundraising.com/2009/08/how-will-the-stimulus-plan-stimulate-your-organization/</link>
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