Copley Raff is a US and international management and fundraising consultancy to the nonprofit community. We are distinguished by the extraordinary results we deliver for our clients, our exclusive Master Gift Officer™ educational programs and our thought leadership.
We provide nonprofit organizations with individually tailored management and fundraising consulting services including Advancement Strategic and Tactical Planning, Campaign Planning & Counsel, Training & Coaching, and much more. We work intimately with you and your leadership to discover actionable insights, to Raise Sights… Reach Goals across your entire enterprise.
We are among the foremost thinkers on fundraising and advancement with fresh perspectives and uncommon and seasoned expertise. Copley Raff contributes to our profession through our highly acclaimed Master Gift Officer™ training programs, GivingTake blog, QuickTake stories, GroupTake Socratic sessions and conference workshops.
How to Overcome the Rising Costs of Fundraising and Improve ROI
Rising Costs of Fundraising can eat you alive. Today, more than ever, nonprofits are facing tremendous financial headwinds. Join Larry ...
Fundraising Structure Using Business Framework, by Copley Raff
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MONEY MISHIGOSS, by Copley Raff
MONEY MISHIGOSS is FREE courtesy of Copley Raff 1 Lesson / 3 Minutes / FREE Your attitude and emotions about money can ...
Who Asks and Handling a Low Offer (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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VIRTUAL GIFT CONVERSATIONS: PROS AND CONS (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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VALUE OF HIGH PRESTIGE ASKER, by Copley Raff
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Value of Giving Societies to Increase Giving (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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VALUE OF AUTHENTIC DONOR RELATIONSHIPS, by Copley Raff
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USE YOUR CAMPAIGN CHAIR WISELY, by Copley Raff
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The Role of Board Members in Fundraising and Campaigns, by Copley Raff
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The Power of the Right Asker (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Small to Medium Size Nonprofit Advantages Building Donor Pipeline, by Copley Raff
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Setting Goals for Pipeline & Discovery (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Relationship Map for Building Portfolios (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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PROSPECT STREET RESEARCH, by Copley Raff
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PAST PERFORMANCE NOT AN INDICATOR OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE, by Copley Raff
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MAXIMIZE CONSULTANTS WITH MAJOR ASKS, by Copley Raff
MAXIMIZE CONSULTANTS WITH MAJOR ASKS is FREE courtesy of Copley Raff 1 Lesson / 3 Minutes / FREE Advancement consultants are useful ...
Major Donor Pipeline Definitions (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Knowing the Best Time to Ask for a Larger Gift (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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KNOW THE DONOR’S SOURCE OF WEALTH, by Copley Raff
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INSTITUTIONAL SELF-ESTEEM GREATLY AFFECTS FUNDRAISING, by Copley Raff
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How to Handle an Ask Decline (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Gauging Depth of Relationship Before Asking (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Foundation Giving Forecast for 2022-2023, by Copley Raff
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Engaging Board Members in Fundraising (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Don’t Take Wealthy Chairs for Granted, by Copley Raff
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DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT DONORS DURING RECESSION, by Copley Raff
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DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH, by Copley Raff
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Donor Pipeline Don’ts and Mission Alignment (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Donor Lifetime Value (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Donor Advised Fund Donor Strategies (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Defining a Major, Leadership and Transformational Gift (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Cultivate Individuals Not Institutions (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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COUNT ON UNPREDICTABLE REACTIONS TO AN ASK, by Copley Raff
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CEO Reluctance to Help With Fundraising (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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Campaign Preparation and Phases, by Copley Raff
Campaign Preparation and Phases is FREE courtesy of Copley Raff 1 Lesson / 3 Minutes / FREE Things to consider to determine ...
BUILDING MAJOR DONOR PIPELINE CREATIVELY, by Copley Raff
BUILDING MAJOR DONOR PIPELINE CREATIVELY is FREE courtesy of Copley Raff 1 Lesson / 2 Minutes / FREE Think outside the pipe ...
Building Donor Pipeline is Intentional and Continuous (Audio Only), by Copley Raff
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BONDING CALLS TO DONORS ARE CENTRALLY IMPORTANT, by Copley Raff
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BOARD COGNITIVE DISSONANCE ABOUT FUNDRAISING, by Copley Raff
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Blended Gifts Insights – Outright and Estate Giving, by Copley Raff
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ASK STAFF FOR DONOR LEADS, by Copley Raff
ASK STAFF FOR DONOR LEADS is FREE courtesy of Copley Raff 1 Lesson / 2 Minutes / FREE When building your donor ...
3 DEGREES OF SEPARATION, by Copley Raff
3 DEGREES OF SEPARATION is FREE courtesy of Copley Raff 1 Lesson / 2 Minutes / FREE Gaining access to high potential ...
Pandemic Fundraising Adjustments and What Will Stick, by Copley Raff
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