
AFP Congress 2013
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When your staff aren't exhausted, they have time for personal pursuits: better for business (via @penelopeburk ) #AFPCongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/18/2013 4:56:29 PM
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You will never bore a donor into giving to you @thattomahern #afpcongressby johnlepp via twitter 11/18/2013 4:57:01 PM
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She'll love that we were all dancing this morning :) RT @alihodgins : Excited to hear @alungstory speak at #afpcongress on Wednesdayby LeahEustace via twitter 11/18/2013 4:57:07 PM
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Fundraising is sales and you will never bore your donors into making a gift - @thattomahern #AFPCongressby RoryJMGreen via twitter 11/18/2013 4:57:28 PM
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by LeahEustace via twitter 11/18/2013 4:57:29 PM
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by JeffGignac via twitter 11/18/2013 4:57:43 PM
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"You will never BORE anyone into being interested" — @thattomahern , inspired by David Ogilvy #AFPCongressby nimbyist via twitter 11/18/2013 4:58:16 PM
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So awesome to run into Frances Bigman today- we first met over 11 yrs ago in the fundraising program at @RyersonU #afpcongressby adelia_marchese via twitter 11/18/2013 4:58:44 PM
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Thanks! @LeahEustace : Yes! Kudos RT @LizAttfield : Congratulations to @Paula_Attfield on her smashing opening to #afpcongress !"by Paula_Attfield via twitter 11/18/2013 4:59:07 PM
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Donor-centered communications with @thattomahern : tally up the "you"s and the "we"s in yours. The "you"s should win by far! #afpcongressby Jessie Harding via twitter 11/18/2013 4:59:23 PM
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Thx "@GailPerrync : Congrats to @Paula_Attfield #afpcongress co-chair for an amazing line up of intl speakers! Can't wait!"by Paula_Attfield via twitter 11/18/2013 5:00:23 PM
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Thanks! "@miivino : @Paula_Attfield opening up #afpcongress http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZW-Z4JCMAAe75l.jpg"
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Awesome to see #afpcongress trending on Twitter! Hope everyone's having a great time!by Megan Zinn via twitter 11/18/2013 5:00:58 PM
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by GailPerrync via twitter 11/18/2013 5:01:08 PM
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#afpcongress Penelope Burk says allow fund raisers time to become interesting so they can be interesting to donors. @afptorontoby Mikuskagrp via twitter 11/18/2013 5:01:11 PM
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"You will never BORE anyone into being interested" — inspired by David Ogilvy #AFPCongress via @brockwarner @nimbyist @thattomahernby SeanMoffitt via twitter 11/18/2013 5:01:52 PM
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RT @VCFdn : Shout out to all the @GivingTuesdayCa partners attending #AFPCongress today! Learn lots and tweet even more! #GivingTuesdayCaby Socially Good via twitter 11/18/2013 5:01:54 PM
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If u ask the hard questions in an interview and feel that it's not the right fit u can be sure there is something better #afpcongressby madsniper9 via twitter 11/18/2013 5:02:03 PM
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RT @johnlepp : You heard it here first.... @kenburnett1 is @FundraisingYoda #afpcongress http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZXGE_kIUAAqsSK.jpg
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Really needed to bring more devices to keep up at #afpcongress - battery life drained on two devices. Since I downloaded ios7 - argh!by adelia_marchese via twitter 11/18/2013 5:03:28 PM
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RT @RoryJMGreen : Did you surprise your readers, or bore them? Nix the jargon @thattomahern #AFPCongressby FrankieChow via twitter 11/18/2013 5:03:30 PM
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RT @RoryJMGreen : Your donors don't want to watch you change the world - they want to change it themselves - @thattomahern #AFPCongressby FrankieChow via twitter 11/18/2013 5:03:47 PM
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Have an advantage in communication, SURPRISE instead of bore your donors. New information keeps dopamine (and giving) flowing. #AFPCongressby jenngagnon via twitter 11/18/2013 5:03:53 PM
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Reuniting with friends at #AFPCongress tmblr.co/ZGeyxs_lxeuiby RoryJMGreen via twitter 11/18/2013 5:04:06 PM
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The psychology of asking via @tedhart #afpcongress http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZXnm50IQAE-5Cx.jpg
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70-20-10% rule for determining how much you can raise - that's a tip I can take to the bank. @tedhart #afpcongressby meghanleen via twitter 11/18/2013 5:04:29 PM
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In 2009, there were maybe 5 of tweeting at #AFPCongress Now we're trending and we will need unique session hashtags in 2014!by HollyWagg via twitter 11/18/2013 5:04:34 PM
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RT @JeffGignac : #afpcongress Good Website for determining gift ranges - giftrangecalculator.com via @tedhartby FrankieChow via twitter 11/18/2013 5:04:38 PM
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What do you NOT need - lots of statistics @thattomahern #AFPCongressby RoryJMGreen via twitter 11/18/2013 5:06:19 PM
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Here's what I want to know: will there be a Fundraising Yoda sighting at AFP??? #AFPCongress #afp2013 @FundraisingYodaby Juniper Locilento via twitter 11/18/2013 5:06:33 PM
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Least effective way to hire a fundraiser is by advertising the position (via @penelopeburk ) #AFPCongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/18/2013 5:07:05 PM
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Stories raise more money than statistics BIG SHOCK #notreally - but we still send out stats filled material - @thattomahern #AFPCongressby RoryJMGreen via twitter 11/18/2013 5:07:19 PM
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Like a boss @PaulaAttfield RT @afptoronto : Kicking off #afpcongress with Paula Attfield, Chair of Congress 2013 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZWyfhzCEAAlLy4.jpg
by FrankieChow via twitter 11/18/2013 5:07:45 PM -
I'm hearing @thattomahern say: "people give to people" #AFPCongressby RoryJMGreen via twitter 11/18/2013 5:07:49 PM
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Endless statics UNDERMINES your story telling - @thattomahern #AFPCongressby RoryJMGreen via twitter 11/18/2013 5:08:20 PM
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What raises the most amount of money? Data suppresses giving, stories elevate. Best stories are about single person - Tom Ahern #AFPCongressby jenngagnon via twitter 11/18/2013 5:09:13 PM
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I can always help one “@RoryJMGreen : I'm hearing @thattomahern say: "people give to people" #AFPCongress ”by johnlepp via twitter 11/18/2013 5:09:14 PM
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Best legacy idea. "Heritage pack" that reconnects the donor to the founding story, the heart of the cause. Perfect alignment. #afpcongressby agentjenlove via twitter 11/18/2013 5:09:25 PM
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Data suppresses giving; stories elevate it. Stats can undermine the msg you're trying to get across. @thattomahern #AFPCongress #fundraisingby nimbyist via twitter 11/18/2013 5:09:26 PM
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I'm sad I'm missing #afpcongress but at least I still have the tweets! Keep them coming @afptoronto #fundraisingby Beth Jackson via twitter 11/18/2013 5:09:29 PM
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“@RoryJMGreen : I'm hearing @thattomahern say: "people give to people" #AFPCongress ” YES! #nutshell #donorloveby Holly Paulin via twitter 11/18/2013 5:09:43 PM
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"Every good conversation starts with good listening" via @tedhart #AFPcongressby Jill Coleen Oba via twitter 11/18/2013 5:10:13 PM
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You should have a career landing page on your website. Include video about how amazing your org is (via @penelopeburk ) #AFPCongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/18/2013 5:10:44 PM
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Writing direct mail: aim to get mental nods — you want people to be interested, agree with what you're saying. @thattomahern #AFPCongressby nimbyist via twitter 11/18/2013 5:11:03 PM
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Thanks @LeahEustace #afpcongress your twitter archive is great!by VLittler via twitter 11/18/2013 5:11:08 PM

I want fundraisers who are more than fundraisers. They're leaders of their organizations, the sector, and the community. These leaders ask the cage-rattling questions and challenge the status quo.
Simone Joyaux, ACFRE
Joyaux Associates
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Inspiring donors to engage is not a simple ask, it's a call to rally around your cause. Don't be afraid to try approaches that integrate fundraising and campaign strategies.
Corrine Berman
Stratcom (Strategic Communications Inc.)
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Philanthropists are hard at work analyzing us, planning their giving, managing communal and personal expectations, and dealing with publicity. Our ability to understand these, will achieve more effective solicitations and successful results.
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FundCoaches Inc.
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