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A donor relationship should feel like a partnership, but often, donors sense that they're only valued for how much they give. The post Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You appeared first on Veritus Group.
A donor relationship should feel like a partnership, but often, donors sense that they're only valued for how much they give. The post Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You appeared first on Veritus Group.
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