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The ONE Thing You Must Do to Get More Donors
If your United Way wants to get more donors, the one thing you must do is . . .
The Big Risk You Are Taking With Your United Way
There are two risks you may be taking with your United Way – are you taking the risk that . . .
Three Reasons You Must Change Your Business Model
The pandemic has prompted an unprecedented level of change in our lives, but in reality, United Ways have needed to change their business model for years . . .
The Top Five Posts of 2021
Happy New Year! Before you head off to the gym or become a vegan, we have got a much easier way for you to start off 2022 right. We have compiled our top five posts from 2021, which will make your work easier and . . .
Here’s What to Give Your Donors
Tis the season of giving when we all scramble to figure out just what exactly we should get those special people in our lives . . . are your donors on your gift list this year? Here are two reasons why they should be . . .
They Did Good Stuff I Guess
Recently, I was catching up with a long-time friend who I’ve known since high school and the topic of United Way came up.