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Asking for money isn’t easy. So, as with anything that takes effort, the yetzer hara gets...
Just the other day, a client emailed me something I know will strike a chord with many of you. ...
August 10, 2025
Here’s the email I’d expect to receive if a reader test drives today’s 90-second habit (Fictional...
Does major‑donor hunting feel like night driving without headlights? Fundraising never ends—and...
You can feel it—a quiet tension that gnaws at the heart. Whether you’re educating Hashem’s...
Are your next 10 fundraising hours worth $15 K—or $50 K? Picture a baker. One bag of flour...
Just fourteen days ago, Reb Nachi could barely muster a single ask. Yesterday my inbox lit up: ...
A well-connected donor of ours once walked into a dinner, bumped into an acquaintance, and—armed...
Last month, a $500 supporter surprised one yeshiva with a $5,000 upgrade—anecdotal evidence I see...
Have you ever been held back from taking action because you feared failure? You’re not alone. ...
“Avraham, got a $250,000 donation last week. It took two years! Thank you for showing me how...
Donor update emails. They can feel like a chore - but they can also create magical results. How...
When a business owner works on their productivity, vision-building, or professional skills, they...
It started at the buffet table of a bris. Standing next to the bagels (or maybe it was the...
It isn’t that hard to get a $3,600 donor to give another $3,600. It’s much harder to get a $3...
“Fundraising is all about building relationships.” Of course. We all know that. But are we...
One of my clients recently shared some sad-but-amazing news. A longtime friend and small donor...
The fundraising gurus are all telling you that you need to build relationships with donors. The...
“I might be dreaming, but I’m not sleeping.” Lots of people have dreams. But the Ponevezher Rav...
Did you have any discouraging moments this week? Did you work hard to reach out to a donor who...
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