Author Archives: Ann Goldman

About Ann Goldman

With nearly 25 years in the field of fundraising, I've experienced first-hand how to bring people and ideas together to create social solutions and build stronger communities. Fundraising is a joy when you realize you're helping people fulfill their own dreams for a better world. Learn More About Ann...

Hey, I’m an Individual!

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Individual donors are, well, individuals.  The more your fundraising program speaks to their particular needs, the more successful it will be.  Of course, you don’t have unlimited resources and you don’t have time to meet with every single prospect. “The …

Back to Basics: Asking Individuals

A FRONT RANGE SOURCE WORKSHOP   Tuesday, May 7, 2013  9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Co-Hosted by the LONGMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ASKING: HOW TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING APPEALS FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS Whether you are asking for $5 or $5,000,000, you need …

Corporations Are People, Too

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No, I’m not talking about lobbying, taxation or civil rights.  I’m talking about how companies manage their philanthropy.  Next time you’re devising a strategy for approaching a corporation, don’t leave out the human side of things.  It’s amazing what one …