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It’s Time to Shift the Mindset
How do we get animal lovers to give to animal-loving people? Our donors are animal lovers—just like we are. They support organizations out of love with the goal of saving the lives of animals.
Articles by David Miller
David Miller is Senior Vice President at RKD Group, a leading fundraising and marketing services provider to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. He brings more than two decades of animal welfare experience to help organizations craft their fundraising strategies for success. Prior to joining RKD in 2011, David spent 14 years working at animal welfare organizations, including serving as the CEO of three organizations in Florida and North Carolina.
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Don’t Let Inflation Slow You Down
RKD’s David Miller shares three recommendations for preparing for year-end and beyond. One of the best parts about attending The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement’s conferences is the conversations I have with people across the industry.
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March Madness: Is your organization ready for the Big Dance?
Whether you’re a basketball fan or a fundraiser who’s a little overwhelmed, “March Madness” is a feeling we can all relate to right now. How will your team perform? Will the investments made over the last season pay off? The NCAA Tournament champion won’t be crowned until April 4.
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3 Keys to Closing Out 2021 on a Strong Note
RKD’s David Miller has good news for animal welfare fundraisers as we approach year’s end, and shares 3 action steps for a successful season of generosity. The leaves are turning, the air is getting crisper, and we’re all moving at lightning speed during this important season for animal welfare organizations.
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Stewardship: Breaking Free from the Ask-and-Repeat Model
One of the things I love most about animal welfare donors is their passion and loyalty to help improve the lives of animals no matter what the outside world is facing. This has never been more apparent than in the last 12 months, as donors have poured their hearts into the organizations they choose to support.
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4 Simple Stewardship Practices
David Miller, Senior Vice President, RKD Group, is back with a new blog on the importance of stewardship. Here he provides inspiration for making a new commitment to this crucial practice—and shares four new ideas to try out.
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Major Donors: Your Secret to a Successful Year-End in 2020
Concerned about year-end fundraising? David Miller, Senior Vice President, RKD Group, busts some myths and shares tips that can set you up for success. We have one final hurdle before the whirlwind of 2020 dies down (knock on wood): Year-end fundraising.