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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 119
Episode 119 Episode 119 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Mike Duerksen. Mike is one of those people you immediately feel like you’ve known for years....
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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 106
EPISODE 106 Episode 106 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features James Misner, the founder and owner of The Kipos Group. With over twenty years of...
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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 105
EPISODE 105 Episode 105 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Michelle Benson. Michelle has developed a simple and highly effective strategy for non-profits to tap into LinkedIn’s...
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The Problem with Canadian Taxes
My Story I’ve worked in fundraising for 30 years. This means I help charities raise money. I’ve seen how kind Canadians can be. People give money...
Jan
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Quashing the Top 3 Fundraising Challenges
Fundraising is a competitive sport, even if you are only competing against yourself! Every dollar raised will (ideally) benefit someone and make their live(s) better. That...
Jan
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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 80
Episode 80 Episode 80 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Alan Harrison. For 30 years, he has led, produced, directed, promoted, raised money for, starred...
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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 70
Episode 70 Episode 70 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Matthew Lang’s final appearance — all the way from Australia! We discuss his favorite part...
Jun
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Asking for Help is a Strength, Not a Weakness
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May
28
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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 65
Episode 65 Episode 65 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Matthew Lang for the third time — all the way from Australia! We discuss his...
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Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 64
Episode 64 Join us as for Episode 64 as we sit down with the charismatic Lynne Wester and dive into the world of successful fundraising strategies....