I’ve built a new rig for wrangling medical expenses, but I need a few brave scouts to take it out on the range before the main wagon train arrives. Anyone is welcome to download and use my new reimbursement dashboard. Continue reading Seeking Scouts for the Medical Paper Trail
This year, as you know, Cru staff are navigating a new insurance carrier and a credit card for medical co-pays and expenses. If you’re like me, you’ll have plenty of these charges by the end of the year, so you’ll need a way to track your benefit card activity.
This post is not just for my Cru reader. Other readers will also benefit from the free spreadsheet. Continue reading Tracking Your Benefits Card (Free Spreadsheet Download)
The highest-performing window for digital fundraising is between December 27 and December 31, especially the last three days. I recommend Tuesday, December 30, as your primary day to send a reminder email. Continue reading Mastering the EOYA Reminder Email
The End-of-Year Ask (EOYA) has been a part of my rhythm for decades now. My schedule is demanding now. I discovered lots of ideas to still send out our EOYA. Even if you don’t have a time issue, you’ll find several great tips in this post. So, let’s get started. Continue reading How to Be Effective: Launching Your Best Fund Appeal in a Time Crunch
Two big changes are coming for Cru staff that will impact us into 2026. Staff Web will shut down. What we did there will be moved to Workvivo. Additionally, our medical coverage with Blue Cross is set to expire. This post will help you strategize and prepare for these changes. Continue reading Suggestions for Cru Staff for Upcoming Changes
Did you know black plastic items can harbor toxic carcinogens? Researchers tested kitchenware, food containers, and children’s toys for recycled electronic waste (e-waste). The researchers found fire retardants in 85% of the products they tested. Continue reading Have Your Electronics Come Back to Haunt You?
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