successes you’ve had—against all odds, at times—during these difficult months. Tell them about staff and constituents who have overcome challenges while staying committed to your cause. Finally, ask for help! Whether it’s via an online survey or focus groups, or just a special opportunity to engage with your organization’s leaders (e.g., a Zoom webcast with a healthy amount of Q&A offered), engage these people with an eye toward creating a relationship that’s more of a caring partnership than the usual donor/fundraiser paradigm. As I’ve stated before, volunteers are a critical asset to your
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