Episode 32: 5 ideas to boost your annual fund by the end of the year with Mike Ward

Center for Generosity Podcast

Center for Generosity Podcast
Episode 32: 5 ideas to boost your annual fund by the end of the year with Mike Ward
Dec 02, 2025
Mitzie Schafer, CFRE & GSB Consultant

www.centerforgenerosity.com

www.gsbfundraising.com


Strengthening charitable causes to change the world through generosity. 


For nearly 50 years, GSB has provided effective counsel to a wide array of non-profit entities, including congregations, camps, healthcare systems, colleges, and other agencies. We have established a formidable reputation for ethical work and consistently meeting or exceeding fundraising goals. Our approach is custom-designed to the needs of the client as well as to the culture of the client organization and constituency.

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