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Article: Philanthropy's Moral Dilemma
Privilege, power, politics, and democracy
Article: Nothing Substitutes For Donors
Why donors are so important
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We have a 2nd office in a wine-making village, deep in the south of France. (Note to hopeless Francophiles: we do rent the place.) To take a mental vacation, click. Our village vineyards:

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ABOUT JOYAUX
Consultant for fund development, board and organizational development, and strategic planning.
      Simone is recognized internationally as one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and provocative leaders in the nonprofit / NGO sector. She works with all types and sizes of organizations. Joyaux presents top-rated workshops all over the world and is a faculty member for the Masters Program in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Her books and writings receive rave reviews.
      Worried about cost or availability? Don't. Just ask. Negotiate.
PRONUNCIATION
Simone Joyaux
See-MUN Zha-WHY-oh
Don't worry about mispronouncing it. I'm not offended.
FOUR USEFUL RESOURCES
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Publications: books and periodicals
Quotations: Simone's favorites
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Simone's Blog: Professional Tips
Join Ted Hart and me
On the radio 09-28, 12 noon EST
Ted Hart is one of the foremost thought leaders in the nonprofit sector. And he's your coach...on the blogtalkradio.
      Check out his September 14 radio show with Beth Kanter, social media expert. Listen to the podcast from Ted's show with Mal Warwick, direct marketing guru.
      And, I join Ted on September 28, 12 noon eastern time. Yes, Ted Hart and Simone Joyaux, on the radio together, September 28.
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 - 11:59am
Simone's Blog: Professional Tips
So much to read...so little time
No, darn it. Make the time!
Check out the blogs recommended by Pamela Grow on her grantwriting blog. For example:
Copyblogger, Beth Kanter, Oneicity. And there's more. Just visit Pamela.
       Pamela offered these suggestions when my web column at NPQ asked for ideas. Thanks, again, Pamela!
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 - 11:58am
Simone's Blog: Professional Tips
Keep these ideas
And use them
1.   The oddest thing about a successful case for support? It's not about how wonderful your organization is. It's about how good the donor will feel, if she joins the fight. Thanks Tom Ahern.
2.   Heart storming, not brainstorming. Thanks Daryl Eaton from the Norfolk (CT) Land Trust. As Daryl reminds us, everything is emotions. So it's our heart that does the storming.
3.   Thank you for inviting us into your home. Stop by ours soon. Thanks Chico's.
4.   Everyone keeps saying it. But who demands that bosses and boards pay attention? To compete in our message-mad, over-communicated, straight-to-trash world, you simply cannot guess. You must come armed with skills, research, and psychological insights. Thanks Tom.
5.   Is your fight clear so I can join up if I want to? Because if your fight isn't big enough (and important enough to me), I won't join.
6.   What's your donor-centric quotient? See the Donor-Centric Pledge. Test yourself. Donor-centricity cannot be some fashionable phrase you spout. It must be your way of life.
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 - 11:49am
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