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Karen Osborne
Oct 26, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Finding Your Voice & Feeding Your Passion
In our latest Osborne Group Chat, Karen is joined by writer, fundraiser, and podcaster, Shanna Hocking for a discussion sure to inspire...
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Laurel McCombs
Sep 11, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Reaching Hard to Reach Prospects
One of the questions we get asked most often is "how do I engage a donor or prospect that won't answer my calls?" In this TOG Chat, Bob...
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Laurel McCombs
Aug 30, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Get the End of Year Started Off Right
As you look toward the end of the year, now is the time to put together a plan that will help you close the year out successfully. Bob...
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Karen Osborne
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Best of TOG: August Major Gift Countdown
As we start to gear up for the end of the year, here's a great post from Karen from our archives. Labor Day will be here before you know...
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Karen Osborne
Jul 21, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Major Gift Metrics, Data, & Analytics
Join Karen and her special guest, Marianne Haggerty, Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services at CalTech, as they discuss key...
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Karen Osborne
Jun 26, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Corporate Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships
If you are currently doing any work around corporate philanthropy or strategic partnerships or are wondering how to get started, then...
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Laurel McCombs
Jun 17, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Board Fundamentals
Join Laurel and special guest, Allison Adcox, Director of Learning and Resources at the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, for a discussion...
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Robert Osborne
Jun 10, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: DEI in Fundraising & Nonprofits
Join Bob, Laurel, and special guest Shino Tanikawa for a discussion about some of the issue around equity, diversity, and inclusion in...
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Karen Osborne
May 9, 20201 min read
The Osborne Group Chat: Dynamic Team Leadership
Join Karen and her special guest, Mary Ann Sprinkle, Vice President for Advancement at Emory University, for this special TOG Chat...
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Karen Osborne
May 2, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Leading with Trust & Consistency
Join Karen and her special guest, Phyllis White-Thorne for a timely discussion of how to lead with trust and consistency to effectively...
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Karen Osborne
Apr 26, 20201 min read
Why Plan Now?
With so much uncertainty it can feel impossible to put a plan together. How can you possibly know what is ahead to base your plan on? ...
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Laurel McCombs
Apr 22, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Donor Surveys
If you read Bob's recent post on donor surveys and thought to yourself "yes, please tell me more" or if you haven't yet read Bob's post,...
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Robert Osborne
Apr 20, 20203 min read
Why this is a Perfect Time to do a Donor Satisfaction Survey
Being a philanthropic priority for your donors has never been more important and knowing how they feel about your organization, equally...
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Laurel McCombs
Apr 13, 20201 min read
TOG Chat: Connecting with Donors During COVID-19
We've revived The Osborne Group Chat to bring you the latest that we're hearing from across the not-for-profit sector, including...
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Robert Osborne
Apr 9, 20205 min read
21 Remote and Digital Ways to Engage Your Donors
Like everyone, we here at The Osborne Group are adjusting to the new normal of social distancing and being unable to see our clients in...
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Robert Osborne
Apr 7, 20203 min read
Fear and Prioritizing
In my other life I mentor and advise startups, mostly in the social impact space. I was watching a video about what startups can expect...
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Karen Osborne
Mar 26, 20201 min read
Unquestioned Priorities in Uncertain Times
In times of uncertainty, it can be difficult to know what direction to go in and what strategies to prioritize. Karen shares her wisdom...
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Karen Osborne
Feb 14, 20201 min read
And not Or
The work your organization is important. To achieve your mission and vision you need board members and volunteers that are willing and...
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Robert Osborne
Jan 27, 20202 min read
On-Boarding Your Board
So, you have found the perfect board member. She is a generous donor, has provided great strategic advice to your organization, and is...
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Laurel McCombs
Dec 19, 20193 min read
How Will You Measure 2019?
Year-end is a time of reflection. While this can include frustrations over goals unmet or regrets of things left undone, I hope that...
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