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Rachel Muir

  • Coaching
  • Speaking
    • Speaking Schedule
    • Session Topics
    • Keynotes
    • Testimonials
  • Custom Training
    • Custom Training
    • Testimonials
    • Free Consult
  • Board Retreats
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Blog


Featured
Mar 6, 2025
The best conference I ever went to ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Looking for a CRM or a Donor Database?  I have recommendations!
Oct 28, 2024
Looking for a CRM or a Donor Database? I have recommendations!
Oct 28, 2024
Oct 28, 2024
Jan 30, 2018
3 Secrets of Great Fundraisers
Jan 30, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Jul 27, 2017
Cheat sheet: 16 Can't Miss Sessions at the Bridge Conference
Jul 27, 2017
Jul 27, 2017
Sep 9, 2016
Cheat Sheet to Get Your Board Fundraising
Sep 9, 2016
Sep 9, 2016
Aug 8, 2016
Craft a Killer Thank You
Aug 8, 2016
Aug 8, 2016
Jul 20, 2016
My #1 Fundraising Mistake
Jul 20, 2016
Jul 20, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
5 Secrets of Great Fundraisers
Mar 18, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
21 Discovery Questions to Ask Now
Mar 18, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
My Worst Fundraising Moment
Mar 18, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
  • Branding
    • May 23, 2010 What's your elevator statement? May 23, 2010
    • Jun 2, 2010 Core values: if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything Jun 2, 2010
    • Nov 26, 2013 Set an Email Out of Office that Inspires Your Donors Nov 26, 2013
  • Entrepreneurship
    • Mar 23, 2010 How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? Mar 23, 2010
    • May 20, 2010 The greatest compliment I ever got May 20, 2010
    • Jun 2, 2010 Core values: if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything Jun 2, 2010
    • Jun 15, 2010 The Power of Money and Positive Thinking Jun 15, 2010
    • Jun 29, 2010 3 steps to a painless employee evaluation Jun 29, 2010
    • Aug 3, 2010 The secret to asking a favor no one can say no to Aug 3, 2010
    • Oct 5, 2012 True confessions in online marketing Oct 5, 2012
    • Mar 5, 2013 How to get a meeting with anyone Mar 5, 2013
  • Fundraising
    • Jun 15, 2010 The Power of Money and Positive Thinking Jun 15, 2010
    • Jul 4, 2010 5 Habits of Successful Fundrasiers Jul 4, 2010
    • Oct 18, 2010 5 reasons to donate to a charity's overhead Oct 18, 2010
    • Sep 25, 2013 10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask Sep 25, 2013
    • Nov 4, 2013 Are you cultivating the right donors? Nov 4, 2013
    • Nov 18, 2013 Why I Love Donor Cultivation Events Nov 18, 2013
    • Nov 26, 2013 Set an Email Out of Office that Inspires Your Donors Nov 26, 2013
    • Dec 9, 2013 How to get the 6 figure gift in 3 steps Dec 9, 2013
    • Dec 18, 2013 How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes Dec 18, 2013
    • Jan 6, 2014 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Fundraisers Jan 6, 2014
    • Mar 18, 2016 My Worst Fundraising Moment Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 21 Discovery Questions to Ask Now Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 5 Secrets of Great Fundraisers Mar 18, 2016
    • Sep 9, 2016 Cheat Sheet to Get Your Board Fundraising Sep 9, 2016
  • Leadership
    • Jun 21, 2010 5 free ways to have happy thriving employees Jun 21, 2010
    • Jun 29, 2010 3 steps to a painless employee evaluation Jun 29, 2010
    • Aug 3, 2010 The secret to asking a favor no one can say no to Aug 3, 2010
    • Oct 18, 2010 5 reasons to donate to a charity's overhead Oct 18, 2010
    • Mar 5, 2013 How to get a meeting with anyone Mar 5, 2013
  • Marketing
    • Oct 5, 2012 True confessions in online marketing Oct 5, 2012
    • Nov 26, 2013 Set an Email Out of Office that Inspires Your Donors Nov 26, 2013
  • Networking
    • May 23, 2010 What's your elevator statement? May 23, 2010
    • Jul 4, 2010 5 Habits of Successful Fundrasiers Jul 4, 2010
    • Aug 3, 2010 The secret to asking a favor no one can say no to Aug 3, 2010
    • Mar 5, 2013 How to get a meeting with anyone Mar 5, 2013
    • Mar 18, 2016 21 Discovery Questions to Ask Now Mar 18, 2016
  • News
    • Mar 23, 2010 How do you know when it's time to say goodbye? Mar 23, 2010
    • Apr 8, 2010 Saying goodbye to a Texas Legend and an American Original Apr 8, 2010
  • Non-profits
    • Jun 15, 2010 The Power of Money and Positive Thinking Jun 15, 2010
    • Jun 21, 2010 5 free ways to have happy thriving employees Jun 21, 2010
    • Jul 4, 2010 5 Habits of Successful Fundrasiers Jul 4, 2010
    • Oct 18, 2010 5 reasons to donate to a charity's overhead Oct 18, 2010
    • Oct 5, 2012 True confessions in online marketing Oct 5, 2012
    • Sep 25, 2013 10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask Sep 25, 2013
    • Nov 4, 2013 Are you cultivating the right donors? Nov 4, 2013
    • Nov 18, 2013 Why I Love Donor Cultivation Events Nov 18, 2013
    • Nov 26, 2013 Set an Email Out of Office that Inspires Your Donors Nov 26, 2013
    • Dec 9, 2013 How to get the 6 figure gift in 3 steps Dec 9, 2013
    • Dec 18, 2013 How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes Dec 18, 2013
    • Jan 6, 2014 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Fundraisers Jan 6, 2014
    • Mar 18, 2016 My Worst Fundraising Moment Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 21 Discovery Questions to Ask Now Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 5 Secrets of Great Fundraisers Mar 18, 2016
  • Personal
    • Jul 14, 2010 Cheap Always Loses Jul 14, 2010
    • Sep 7, 2010 The hidden cost of free Sep 7, 2010
    • Feb 26, 2012 I quit Feb 26, 2012
    • Mar 8, 2012 Married Single Mom Mar 8, 2012
    • Apr 27, 2012 Helping Board Members Fundraise Apr 27, 2012
    • Nov 18, 2013 Try this at home: Donor Cultivation Events that Deliver Nov 18, 2013
    • Mar 16, 2016 Going to AFP? 10 sessions you can’t miss Mar 16, 2016
    • Mar 16, 2016 5 Cures for Your Worst Fundraising Challenges Mar 16, 2016
  • Philanthropy
    • Nov 18, 2013 Why I Love Donor Cultivation Events Nov 18, 2013
    • Nov 26, 2013 Set an Email Out of Office that Inspires Your Donors Nov 26, 2013
    • Dec 9, 2013 How to get the 6 figure gift in 3 steps Dec 9, 2013
    • Dec 18, 2013 How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes Dec 18, 2013
    • Jan 6, 2014 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Fundraisers Jan 6, 2014
    • Mar 18, 2016 My Worst Fundraising Moment Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 5 Secrets of Great Fundraisers Mar 18, 2016
  • Public Speaking
    • Apr 8, 2010 Saying goodbye to a Texas Legend and an American Original Apr 8, 2010
  • life
    • Apr 8, 2010 Saying goodbye to a Texas Legend and an American Original Apr 8, 2010
    • May 20, 2010 The greatest compliment I ever got May 20, 2010
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