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FROM BILL DILLON

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Find new posts here every 1-2 months with 
fund raising insights from Bill Dillon.

Retirement of Bill Dillon

Retirement of Bill Dillon

July 12, 2024

After five decades, I thank the Lord for giving me the opportunity to speak into the lives of many who were eager to serve in ministry, but needed help in fund raising...

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4 Shortcuts to Avoid

4 Shortcuts to Avoid

April 01, 2024

Experience has taught me that taking shortcuts in fund raising can be costly. It is important that you have your fund raising philosophy well thought out and your plan in place. The problem comes when you start taking shortcuts.

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Are You Sure You Want to Ask for a One Time Gift?

Are You Sure You Want to Ask for a One Time Gift?

March 12, 2024

There are 2 reasons why not to ask for a one-time gift. It is critical that you understand why!

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3 Reasons Why to Ask for the Gift Now

3 Reasons Why to Ask for the Gift Now

February 06, 2024

You are making a call on a person who knows, trusts, and cares for you. There are 3 reasons why you should ask for the gift now.

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3 Fatal Fundraising Mistakes

3 Fatal Fundraising Mistakes

January 22, 2024

I meet some people raising funds who seem to be spinning wheels and not going very far. They may have fallen into 3 Fatal Fundraising Mistakes.

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The Value of Establishing Deadlines

The Value of Establishing Deadlines

June 03, 2024

You set a deadline when you desire to have all your support raised. You set a deadline on funding a project, and then two things happen...

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