Archive - Fundraising & Culture

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May 20 •

James Kolakowski

March 2025

Prohibited Practices in Fundraising

Below are six common prohibited practices in nonprofit fundraising.

Mar 3 •

James Kolakowski

February 2025

Give, or the dog gets shot!

Marketer Seth Godin tells a story about the early days of Mad magazine.

Feb 25 •

James Kolakowski

The Elements of an Annual Fund

An annual fund forms the basis for dependable school support.

Feb 14 •

James Kolakowski

Fundraising Reading List

Making time to study various aspects of fundraising can be an extremely valuable practice.

Feb 4 •

James Kolakowski

10 Things Learned in 10 Years of Fundraising

After more than a decade in fundraising at The Heights School I’ve put together a list of ten personal and organizational ideas which I believe have…

Feb 4 •

James Kolakowski

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