Monthly Archives: October 2009

Notes in the key of E, part III: You know you’re E when you wonder if you messed up the cause by doing P

When it comes to recruiting champions, nonprofits like to jump right to E. That is, nonprofits love champions who understand the cause and know how to contribute to it. Face it: it gets a little old after a while to … Continue reading

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Notes in the key of E, part II: Um, which one is “E” anyway?

E stands for Engagement, which is the second progression champions pass through on the way to full maturity in the cause. The first step, Participation (P), should be thought of as paving the way for Engagement. The third step, Ownership … Continue reading

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Notes in the key of E: Engagement as the sine qua non of Transformational Giving

I and my Mission Increase Foundation Giving and Training Officer posse are hotly and heavily planning now for what I have the sneaking suspicion will be the most important workshop in last three years in the development of Transformational Giving, … Continue reading

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