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With all these responsibilities on your plate, it can feel like there&#8217;s no room for mistakes.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>But mistakes are how we learn! That&#8217;s why Mary Cahalane of Hands-On Fundraising is sharing her insights on how to survive and thrive in the nonprofit world. Tune into this webinar to learn:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Key strategies for success in the fundraising industry<\/li>\n<li>Survival tips Mary has learned (the hard way!) during 30+ years in the nonprofit world<\/li>\n<li>Ways to thrive in the nonprofit sector, even during very busy fundraising seasons<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>Sometimes we just need a little help to get by! Mary&#8217;s here to help you thrive by sharing some of the key lessons she&#8217;s learned so you can survive (and thrive!) in your job.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Register for the Webinar!&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qgiv.com%2Fblog%2Fresources%2F14652%2F|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14613&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; title=&#8221;Meet the Speaker&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">After more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit world, Mary still approaches her work hands-on. She is a nonprofit fundraising copywriter, consultant, and blogger. Mary has worked for both arts and community-based organizations and has consulted with a variety of nonprofits. 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