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7 days ago2 min read
How to use community influencers to share your organization’s message
I received a call from a partner of one of our clients. She had a problem. Our foodbank client was giving her whole chickens to...
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Mar 104 min read
Fundraising Support: Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Action
Last week, we received a call from an individual representing a new non-profit organization looking for fundraising support. Excited...
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Feb 212 min read
Now is the time to celebrate small successes
Last week, one of our Team Kat & Mouse client partners called to share that he had secured a first meeting with a potential partner and...
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Feb 183 min read
“You’re only as happy as your least happy child.”
This quote, often used in the context of parenting, is something I can truly relate to as a mother of three. My granddaughter, not...
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Feb 73 min read
How Do I Communicate with Grantors Durning these Uncertain Times?
Over the last few weeks, the nonprofit sector has been abuzz about a pause in federal grants and the ripple effects funding disruptions...
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Jan 311 min read
Hello, It’s Me…Leaving a strong Voicemail
No one likes being “ghosted.” No one enjoys leaving 150,000 messages only to get no response. Yet, this often happens when leaving...
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Jan 282 min read
Organization Memory
I spent this morning with a family friend who recently celebrated her 93rd birthday. Her continued good health is a blessing to everyone...
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Jan 212 min read
Be Ready-Then GO!
Any of us who worked in the nonprofit sector during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic learned a quick, career-altering lesson in...
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Jan 53 min read
Influential donors- if you’re lucky he was the President
My social media feeds have included a lot of pictures of former President Jimmy Carter this week. Interestingly, many of these pictures...
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Dec 13, 20242 min read
T’was the week before New Years
The fundraisers were nestled all snug in their chairs, While visions of large donations danced in their heads. Our CEO in her logo...
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Dec 6, 20243 min read
A Fundraising New Year's Self-Care Checklist
Last week, Amy gave us a fantastic checklist for donor outreach. As a lover of checklists, to-do lists, and all things organization...
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Dec 2, 20244 min read
It’s Time to Make Your List … and Check It More Than Twice!
I always have a list, it’s how I organize both my brain and my days. I work from many lists, often juggling them all at once. And as much...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read
Sleigh the Season: Tips for Year-End Fundraising (for late starters)
The holiday season is upon us! The turkey is in the freezer, and we’re all preparing for a boost in fundraising. But beware, festive...
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Nov 4, 20243 min read
REAL Philanthropists in the wild - what can we learn?
In my 20+ years in the nonprofit world, I have encountered countless individuals for whom philanthropy is a core value. Almost...
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
When Fundraising is Like Herding Children
This weekend, I’ll close the book on an exciting, odd, and sometimes stressful journey: my second year coaching my 6-year-old’s soccer...
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Oct 17, 20242 min read
How to start a new job
I have shared thoughts on how to leave a job many times. Don’t burn bridges, leave everything your organization might need to continue...
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Oct 14, 20243 min read
Looking for some extra help...Yes, Chef!
We hosted 32 people at our house for dinner this weekend. And I’m exhausted. But not because I worked too hard; I think it’s from the...
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Oct 14, 20241 min read
Bloomerang Webinar by TKM’s Kat & Mouse
Watch Sharon & Amy with Bloomerang host Kate talk about How Giving Tuesday Can Be Good in Many Different Ways In this webinar, we will...
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Oct 5, 20243 min read
The Art and Science of Setting a Goal
After spending so much time working in fundraising, I’ve learned to tie the job to the seasons. Christmas lights going up in the...
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Sep 26, 20243 min read
"TAILOR" your messaging
I am short. And when it comes to clothing, I often find myself visiting a tailor to hem my pants, shorten a dress, or even take up...
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