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		<title>Acoustic Fundraisers &#8211; Five Tips to Great Field Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I walked the dog and listened to On Being, I thought about how we fundraisers are acoustic biologists.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3376&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Having Enough</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The key to our success as fundraisers is to sharing stories of the people we serve with those who can provide the financial support to make a difference. When our focus is donor-centric, we can share the right stories, at the right time. I have always said my job as a fundraiser is offer education (stories) and opportunities - it is up to the donor to make the decision that is right for them.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3363&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Monthly Giving &#8211; Five Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donors giving monthly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engaging monthly donors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monthly giving]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the fundraising community we have been talking about monthly giving for a long time.  As fundraisers we know the value monthly donors can add to our fundraising efforts.  In some cases monthly giving has jumped the shark - face to face street fundraising is all about monthly giving. Some organizations are using this method with good results - others not so much. In this post I am referring to asking donors to commit to monthly giving through your appeals - on and off line.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3354&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Fundraising Ideas for 2012</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/fundraising-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[A Better You]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2012 Fundraising Ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[So it's that time of year - AGAIN! I am really not one for making resolutions and try to make everyday a good day - or try again the next day. Right? We just have to keep trying. I thought I would share some ideas (ok resolutions) I am going to commit to in 2012. Join me and add yours to the list.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3347&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>10 Fundraising Predictions for 2012</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/fundraising-predictions-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Blog Carnival]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Predictions for 2012]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the suggestion of Nancy Schwartz from the Nonprofit Blog Carnival for this great topic...here are my predictions for fundraising in 2012.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3337&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Holidays &amp; News!</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/talisman-news/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have accepted the position of Senior Director for Development at the World Food Program USA. I am truly honored to work for an organization making a global difference. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3330&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>#Givetober is Upon Us! by Zealous Good</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/givetober/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[A Better You]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources You Can Use!]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Givetober]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HelpAttack]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[using twitter to raise money]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contributed post from Zealous Good about HelpAttack and Givetober. HelpAttack!, one of the most wonderfully named social enterprises around, is the magic in the middle of social campaigns that raise money and awareness for a colorful medley of causes across the country. They offer an easy way to help people turn “their social actions into social good”<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3315&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Nonprofit Collaboration</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/nonprofit-collaboration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[A Better You]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources You Can Use!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chicago Sun Shine Project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chicago Sun-Time Charity Trust]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know the Chicago Sun Shine Project has provided an opportunity for many nonprofits to share their mission with many outside their current circle of influence and the opportunity to rally their supporters. Beyond the generous grants to be awarded by the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust, I think there is an opportunity for the nonprofit organizations to review the applications and see where there are opportunities for collaboration to do more good for more people and continue to make a positive impact on the Chicago area.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3266&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Power of Prayer</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/power-of-prayer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Amelia Patterson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caring Bridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Megan Malagoli Patterson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I am writing this post to ask for your help, good thoughts, prayer - whatever you may feel comfortable offering. Friend and colleague, Megan Malagoli Patterson and her family, find themselves at Loyola University Medical Center with their three week old daughter, Amelia. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3256&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>National Coming Out Day!</title>
		<link>http://talismantol.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/national-coming-out-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Talisman, CFRE</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Human Rights Campaign]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is an important day, whether you are homosexual or heterosexual - no matter your color, religion or geography. What will you do today to make a difference? <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=talismantol.wordpress.com&amp;blog=7179924&amp;post=3243&amp;subd=talismantol&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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