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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Feb 21, 20224 min read
Why Isn’t Your Team Functioning as One?
We love to talk about our teams, and I’m not referencing the Colts and Pacers despite lessons to be learned from them. I’m talking about...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jan 8, 20223 min read
The Questions Every Board Member Should Ask
Questions. I have seen the look of dread on the faces of nonprofit staff as they anticipate "the same questions" from their boards. Board...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Dec 16, 20214 min read
STOP Fundraising - Start Connecting with your Donors!
Special events and annual appeals are time consuming. Make better use of your time by investing in your development program!
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Sep 30, 20214 min read
Take the PULSE of Your Board Service!
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies I would venture to guess you have been involved with...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jul 2, 20214 min read
Four Reasons to be Concerned About Who is Monitoring Your Email
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies To the surprise of some, this article is not about privacy or...
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Ryan Pirau
Jun 23, 20212 min read
The Intern's Value to Nonprofits
By Ryan Pirau Marketing Intern at Effective Advancement Strategies Why should your nonprofit have an intern? You may already have budget...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Four Barriers to Accountability in Planning
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies Proper planning is costly, and it’s not just about financial...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jan 29, 20214 min read
The Four A’s in Capital Campaigns
Is a capital campaign in your future? Then buckle your seatbelt, get ready for the ride of your life, and remember, it's never too early...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jan 26, 20214 min read
Great Missions are not Impossible.... (just necessary!)
You may recall “Mission Impossible” debuting on television and later evolving into a successful film franchise. However, in the nonprofit...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Sep 3, 20204 min read
Okay Boomer! Are you on the train?
The “Okay Boomer” phrase dates to at least 2015, but last fall the memes caught the attention of the internet and social media. It was a...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jul 29, 20203 min read
On a Mission for Missions!
It is my mission to be certain your mission becomes an exemplary mission. Had enough talk about the mission? Unfortunately, some leaders...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jul 9, 20205 min read
Is Social Media Tearing us Apart?
Why are opinions no longer just that? What has changed? What is different in social media, today's primary means of communication?
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jun 16, 20202 min read
A Day for "Giving" News!
I always look at this day as somewhat of a “holiday,” a day of anticipation. I can appreciate that some outside of the consulting and...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
May 14, 20203 min read
Pandemic Reinforces Need for Nonprofit Development Work
I seldom recommend nonprofits stage special events, and most organizations I’ve had the pleasure to work with are likely tired of hearing...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Apr 14, 20204 min read
Was Communication Key to Virus Mitigation?
Decatur County has the highest “cases per capita” of the coronavirus in the State of Indiana. Could communication have made a difference?
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Feb 19, 20203 min read
Do you know your 20 in 2020?
20% of your customers or donors account for 80% or your income or revenue. Do you know who they are?
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Nov 7, 20193 min read
So You Think You’ve Arrived?
David J. Fry, CDT, MPS is President/CEO of Effective Advancement Strategies and consults with businesses and nonprofits throughout Indiana.
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Sep 23, 20194 min read
The One Word that is Key for Your Organization.
If I use a certain word in referencing a friend’s membership organization, I know to expect a negative reaction. However, that word holds...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Apr 30, 20194 min read
AUDIT Your Customer Service
Imagine waiting in line for service for 12 minutes and then just as you reach the window the employee leaves for lunch without...
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David J. Fry, MPS, CDT
Jan 14, 20193 min read
Your Plan Needs a PILOT
By David J. Fry, MPS, CDT - President/CEO Effective Advancement Strategies It's the time of year when we start new, talk of resolutions...
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