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New TOG Chat with Bob & Laurel
Join Bob and Laurel for the latest TOG Chat where they catch up on a variety of topics, including fundraising during uncertainty, board...
Robert Osborne
Mar 181 min read
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Donor Engagement at Scale Webinar
In recent years, the nonprofit sector has faced a challenging fundraising landscape, evidenced by a multi-year decline in giving. This...
Robert Osborne
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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TOG Chat: Preparing for a Campaign
We're hearing from more and more organizations that they are thinking about conducting a campaign. Whether you're looking to raise funds...
Robert Osborne
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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TOG Chat: Supporting Nonprofit Managers
In this latest Chat Bob, Karen, and Laurel respond to a recent article that shares the disconnect between managers and employees and how...
Robert Osborne
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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TOG Chat: Effective Events
As we dive into event season, Bob and Laurel discuss how to get the most out of your events and offer some ideas around other events to...
Robert Osborne
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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TOG Chat: Boards & Fundraising
In our latest chat, Bob and Laurel discuss the role of the board in fundraising - the challenges and opportunities to best engaging this...
Robert Osborne
Mar 18, 20241 min read
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TOG Chat: Social Media & Fundraising
Bob and Laurel discuss opportunities and challenges in utilizing social media in your fundraising program and how to set right-sized...
Robert Osborne
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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The Osborne Group Chat: Three Keys to Success in 2024
2024 is looking to be a year full of fundraising opportunities and challenges. In the latest TOG Chat, Bob and Laurel discuss three keys...
Robert Osborne
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Your Three-Minute Year-End Priority Check-in
The last six weeks of the year are, for many fundraisers, some of the busiest of the year. Bob and I recently posted a TOG Chat on...
Laurel McCombs
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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The Osborne Group Chat: Prioritizing Your Year-End Activities
As we enter some of the busiest fundraising weeks of the year, Bob and Laurel share some thoughts and tips to help you prioritize your...
Robert Osborne
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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The Osborne Group Chat: Stewardship & DEIB Values Alignment
In a follow up to our last chat, Bob and Laurel discuss how focusing stewardship on impact and engagement is not only good for your...
Robert Osborne
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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The Osborne Group Chat: Taking Stewardship Beyond Thank You
Join Bob and Laurel as they discuss why just saying thank you isn't enough. If you want to bring in new donors and retain them, you've...
Robert Osborne
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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The Osborne Group Chat: Strategic Planning
In the past few years, many nonprofits have gone through a considerable amount of change. From service delivery systems to revenue...
Robert Osborne
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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October Ask Us Anything
Bob, Karen, and Laurel are back after an extended summer break with our First Friday Ask Us Anything. Register now for our next session...
Laurel McCombs
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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DEIB in Fundraising: Our Journey so Far & What's Next
Join Bob and Laurel for the latest TOG Chat around the journey that we've been on the last couple of years related to diversity, equity,...
Robert Osborne
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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The Business Case for Implementing DEIB and Values-Based Fundraising
This is the first in a series of blog posts and video conversations on how to practically integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and...
Robert Osborne
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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May First Friday Ask Us Anything
Bob and Laurel discuss a variety of topics related to philanthropy, board development, and nonprofit management. If you have questions...
Laurel McCombs
May 22, 20221 min read
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March First Friday Ask Us Anything
Bob and Laurel discuss a variety of topics, including board meeting agendas, professional development, annual reports, and the role of...
Robert Osborne
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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Karen on Philanthropy Masterminds Podcast
Check out Karen's interview with Jay Frost on Donor Search's Philanthropy Masterminds Podcast, titled Finish It!” - Reflections of a...
Karen Osborne
Feb 26, 20221 min read
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February First Friday Ask Us Anything
This month we discuss a variety of topics, including corporate partnerships and board recruitment and orientation.
Laurel McCombs
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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