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99% percent of this sh*t doesn't make it into the news cycle

99% percent of this sh*t doesn't make it into the news cycle

I have questions. Also, job search events and links. And AI resources and frameworks.
Ted Fickes Nov 6, 2025
Angels and monsters and WalMart in your chatbots

Angels and monsters and WalMart in your chatbots

On AI, community and imagination.
Ted Fickes Oct 29, 2025
Auras, Empires, Frankenbros, and 42 new jobs

Auras, Empires, Frankenbros, and 42 new jobs

I think we need to have a serious sit down about the content we're creating, who its for, and what we (and they) want from it. Because if it isn't really building connection, loyalty and passion it isn't doing anything.
Ted Fickes Oct 24, 2025
The Year End Fundraising Cookbook. The photo includes some spices, tomatoes, peppers and more.

The Year End Fundraising Cookbook

Your guide to the ingredients, recipes, spices and tools needed to raise more money this Year End Fundraising season.
Ted Fickes Oct 12, 2025
Activity anchoring

Activity anchoring

And why list building without a clear intentional content strategy kinda like setting your money on fire.
Ted Fickes Oct 3, 2025
Barnraisers, noncooperation and workslop

Barnraisers, noncooperation and workslop

People support people, not emails. Some fundraising lessons from the Art of Gathering.
Ted Fickes Sep 26, 2025
How 101 news organizations are using donation forms, membership, premiums, tech and user experience.

What 101 News Donation Pages can tell you about your fundraising and membership program

What we can learn from looking at how more than 100 news organizations are using donation forms, membership, premiums and user experience to grow reader revenue and build community.
Ted Fickes Jun 13, 2024

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