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TOG Chat: Systems for Major Gifts Success
Implementing a strong major gifts program is about more than knowing how to build strong donor partnerships. It requires having...

Robert Osborne
Sep 221 min read


TOG Chat: Demystifying Foundation Fundraising
Join Bob and Laurel as they discuss the many "rules" that we're taught about foundations and why some of them might be holding us back...

Robert Osborne
Sep 71 min read


TOG Chat: The Power of Small Events
Small, simple events can be a powerful part of your development strategy. In this TOG Chat, Bob and Laurel discuss different types of...

Robert Osborne
Aug 11 min read


TOG Chat: Engaging Donors During Uncertainty
In this TOG Chat Laurel and Bob they discuss the challenges many nonprofits are facing with uncertainty around potential funding cuts and...

Robert Osborne
May 51 min read


New TOG Chat with Bob & Laurel
Join Bob and Laurel for the latest TOG Chat where they catch up on a variety of topics, including fundraising during uncertainty, board...

Robert Osborne
Mar 181 min read


Donor Engagement at Scale Webinar
In recent years, the nonprofit sector has faced a challenging fundraising landscape, evidenced by a multi-year decline in giving. This...

Robert Osborne
Sep 26, 20241 min read


TOG Chat: Preparing for a Campaign
We're hearing from more and more organizations that they are thinking about conducting a campaign. Whether you're looking to raise funds...

Robert Osborne
Aug 5, 20241 min read


TOG Chat: Supporting Nonprofit Managers
In this latest Chat Bob, Karen, and Laurel respond to a recent article that shares the disconnect between managers and employees and how...

Robert Osborne
Jun 14, 20241 min read


TOG Chat: Effective Events
As we dive into event season, Bob and Laurel discuss how to get the most out of your events and offer some ideas around other events to...

Robert Osborne
Apr 15, 20241 min read


TOG Chat: Boards & Fundraising
In our latest chat, Bob and Laurel discuss the role of the board in fundraising - the challenges and opportunities to best engaging this...

Robert Osborne
Mar 18, 20241 min read


TOG Chat: Social Media & Fundraising
Bob and Laurel discuss opportunities and challenges in utilizing social media in your fundraising program and how to set right-sized...

Robert Osborne
Feb 21, 20241 min read


The Osborne Group Chat: Three Keys to Success in 2024
2024 is looking to be a year full of fundraising opportunities and challenges. In the latest TOG Chat, Bob and Laurel discuss three keys...

Robert Osborne
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Your Three-Minute Year-End Priority Check-in
The last six weeks of the year are, for many fundraisers, some of the busiest of the year. Bob and I recently posted a TOG Chat on...
Laurel McCombs
Nov 16, 20233 min read


The Osborne Group Chat: Prioritizing Your Year-End Activities
As we enter some of the busiest fundraising weeks of the year, Bob and Laurel share some thoughts and tips to help you prioritize your...

Robert Osborne
Nov 7, 20231 min read


The Osborne Group Chat: Stewardship & DEIB Values Alignment
In a follow up to our last chat, Bob and Laurel discuss how focusing stewardship on impact and engagement is not only good for your...

Robert Osborne
Oct 20, 20231 min read


The Osborne Group Chat: Taking Stewardship Beyond Thank You
Join Bob and Laurel as they discuss why just saying thank you isn't enough. If you want to bring in new donors and retain them, you've...

Robert Osborne
Oct 10, 20231 min read


The Osborne Group Chat: Strategic Planning
In the past few years, many nonprofits have gone through a considerable amount of change. From service delivery systems to revenue...

Robert Osborne
Mar 20, 20231 min read


October Ask Us Anything
Bob, Karen, and Laurel are back after an extended summer break with our First Friday Ask Us Anything. Register now for our next session...
Laurel McCombs
Oct 21, 20221 min read


DEIB in Fundraising: Our Journey so Far & What's Next
Join Bob and Laurel for the latest TOG Chat around the journey that we've been on the last couple of years related to diversity, equity,...

Robert Osborne
Jul 5, 20221 min read


The Business Case for Implementing DEIB and Values-Based Fundraising
This is the first in a series of blog posts and video conversations on how to practically integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and...

Robert Osborne
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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