The Dilemma of Turning Data Into Major Gifts


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Paul D'Alessandro, J.D., CFRE, is a vice president at Innovest Portfolio Solutions.

He has worked with hundreds of nonprofits to raise more than $1 billion dollars for his clients in the U.S.

He says many nonprofits don't have the knowledge to act on the great data the business is providing them.

He suggests training fundraisers in relational fundraising.

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