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Folly #114: 20 Small Things
It takes more than big grants.
Oct 10 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #98: $50,000
What if that's your budget, not a major gift?
Jun 6 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #96: Mothers
I'm lucky. I have two.
May 9 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #95: Movements
The math says we can do this.
May 2 • 
Melanie Hamburger
Folly #94: A Recipe for Events
Smart boards cook them up, and it's not about making galas.
Apr 25 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #93: Think & Feel
Make time to let things sink in.
Apr 18 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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An Interview with Shelley Rugg
Making community art a successful nonprofit business.
Mar 14 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #83: Rethinking Donor Events
Creating connection across unlikely audiences.
Jan 31 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #82: Thrown to the Wolves
Navigating a board presentation can be scary.
Jan 24 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #81: What's your Plan?
The luxury of funding your own budget.
Jan 17 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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Folly #73: 100% Board Giving
Leverage your board to inspire year-end generosity.
Nov 1, 2024 • 
Melanie Hamburger
Folly #71: Dream Jobs
Manifesting Maya – and Aesop.
Oct 11, 2024 • 
Melanie Hamburger
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