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July, 2008
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Ask. Listen. Act.
Seems simple, right? So, why do organizations often overlook the obvious when it comes to gathering information from their clients, donors, volunteers, or staff? Are we afraid to ask the questions…or is it the answers that concern us?
This month, we examine three examples of Q&A: What happens when a city council asks the community for feedback?; What aren’t your donors telling you?; and, What happens if the IRS comes calling? Peruse the articles below for some answers to these questions and more.
Do you have questions about how to solicit feedback from your audiences? Feel free to email your queries to us and we’ll publish the answers on our website.
The NewLevel Group Team
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In this issue:
Are You Talking to Me?
What You Don’t Know
“Hi, I’m from the IRS…”
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Are You Talking to Me?
The Yountville Council invited key community spokespersons to come in and give their impressions of how the town government operates – and in particular the town council.
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What You Don't Know
A donor who has consistently supported your organization for years does not respond to your latest appeal. The same donor declines to attend your next fundraiser. Why?
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“Hi, I’m from the IRS…”
If a nonprofit’s spending on fundraising is found to be out of balance with what it spends on programs, the IRS could revoke their tax-exempt status.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Veteran Community Affairs Pro, Jeri Hansen-Gill, to Join NewLevel Group
Jeri Hansen-Gill, a highly-skilled community affairs professional, has joined NewLevel Group as a senior consultant. Hansen-Gill’s initial consulting project will be to serve as the part-time Chief Executive Officer of the Gasser Foundation’s newly-formed nonprofit, Sustainable Napa County – an organization dedicated to building a comprehensive campaign for local economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
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