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John Donovan, CFRE
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Blog Posts (8)
Oct 29, 2025 ∙ 4 min
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.
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Aug 20, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Beyond the Ask: The Intangible Benefits of Campaigning
The numerous intangibles that are derived from the “process” of campaigning are measurable, and in many cases, immeasurable. Here are just a few...
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Oct 19, 2023 ∙ 4 min
Harness the Power of Wave Campaigns
Wave Campaigns are transformative philanthropy in action. They allow for alignment among leadership, volunteers, strategic priorities and
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Sep 26, 2023 ∙ 3 min
Campaigns in Times of Uncertainty and Financial Challenges
It is no secret the business of health care is experiencing one of its most tumultuous times in history. There is no shortage of reports...
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Jun 5, 2023 ∙ 3 min
Fair Share Spending: Financing Community Health Initiatives
By John F. Donovan, CFRE Hospitals are now being held accountable not only for care within their walls but also care for those beyond...
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Nov 28, 2022 ∙ 4 min
Why a Comprehensive Campaign Should be in Your Future
By John F. Donovan, CFRE Historically, fundraising campaigns were to support a periodic, capital-intensive organizational priority. It...
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Sep 1, 2022 ∙ 1 min
Exploring Wave Campaigns with John Donovan
Accordant's John Donovan discusses wave campaigns.
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May 18, 2022 ∙ 3 min
Preparing Your CEO for “The Ask”
By John Donovan and Lori Counts As a philanthropy gift officer and team, you have put in hours of engagement and cultivation to create...
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