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The Accordant Team has published a number of books to advance the efforts of health care philanthropy and help development leaders everywhere.

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Authentic Donor Engagement: The Critical Role of Prospect Qualification

In Part 2 of this four-part series on authentic donor engagement, we explore the critical role of prospect qualification in health care philanthropy.

Authentic Donor Engagement: 10 Rules for Relationship-Driven Philanthropy

This four-part series traces the full progression of authentic donor engagement, from first conversation to long-term partnership. Each paper explores a core discipline that defines exceptional philanthropy. In Part 1, we will explore 10 rules for building meaningful donor connections.

Raising Donor Sights: Turning Annual Gifts Into Lasting Impact

As philanthropy officers, one of our most important responsibilities is helping donors move from transactional giving to impact philanthropy.

Authentic Donor Engagement in A World of Performance

We live in a world where performance has become second nature. Political theater dominates headlines. Social media platforms overflow with curated images, filters and highlight reels. As philanthropy professionals, we must pause and ask ourselves: Are we unconsciously replicating this same performance mentality when working with donors?

You've Got the Data—Now What? A Strategic Guide to Qualifying High-Potential Patient Prospects

You wanted access to patient data, and now you’ve got it all: capacity-screened lists, top-tier prospects and more opportunities than your team can manage. However, none of these patient families have given before. They are not in portfolios. They are not in your CRM. They are unknowns with potential. So, how do you turn this flood of suspects into real, qualified prospects with whom your philanthropy officers can build relationships?