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Fundraising's Slow return

http://philanthropy.com/news/prospecting/index.php?id=9103

Fourteen ways to grow you email list

http://www.fundraising123.org/article/14-easy-ways-grow-your-email-list

Fund Raising in the Recession: Tips

1. Make sure you have a strong case for community support.
2. Emphasize your annual donors and regular supporters.
3.Understand that corporate donations are the first to decline. Look to expand individual gifts.
4. Consider using some of the new internet fundraising tools i.e. Web 2.0
5. Stay the course with your fundraising plan.