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Where Did Your Donors Go?
Many United Ways have faced the challenge of decreasing numbers of donors. Frequently, United Ways tell us that their donor rolls have dwindled over the years, no matter how hard they try to attract and retain new donors.
Great Rivers 2017
Are you planning on attending the Great Rivers Conference this year? Gary and I will be attending and presenting two sessions, and hope to see you there!
You Only Need One Compass
One of my fondest memories of being a Boy Scout was orienteering at Scout camp.
Happy Holidays From Perspectives!
The entire gang at Perspectives, including our Lego Minifigures, would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to guiding your United Way in becoming issue-focused and helping you maximize your impact, resources, and communication in 2017!
Volunteering & Seeing the Impact
My family and I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County this fall in memory of my aunt Peg who passed away from cancer earlier this year.
Thanks + Giving
Are you thanking your donors and encouraging them to give this holiday season?