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This question has been posed to me countless times in my nearly thirty-year career as a development professional. The business of fund-raising quite often overwhelms and discourages individuals who wish to enter the profession. You are told that fund-raising is impossible and that the process is a mystery. These can be formidable obstacles, but they are not insurmountable. And, you do not need years of experience to be good at fund-raising.