Nov
15
2024
A Gift for You
I have been at this blog for almost eight years now — wow, that’s a scary thought. I have been fortunate enough to meet (virtually) many...
Nov
12
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Andrew Olson
Andrew Olson Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Andrew Olson’s upcoming podcast. Andrew is the Executive Vice President of Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker. He’s on...
Nov
08
2024
Fiduciary Duty of Board Members: Roles & Responsibilities
While the title of this post may not be the sexiest, it is a topic worth speaking of. Non-profit organizations in Canada play a crucial role...
Nov
05
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Louis Diez
Louis Diez Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Louis Diez’s upcoming podcast. Louis is the founder of both the Donor Participation Project and the Annual Fund Toolkit....
Nov
01
2024
Annual Giving vs Capital Campaign: Creating a Balanced Strategy
We often hear about annual giving and major gifts in the world of fundraising, but understanding how to balance these two approaches can be tricky. Annual...
Oct
29
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Clay Buck
Clay Buck Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Clay Buck’s upcoming podcast. Clay has been in fundraising for over thirty years. He has held just...
Oct
08
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Brieanna Quinn
Brieanna Quinn Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Brieanna Quinn’s upcoming podcast. Brieanna is the Director of Individual Giving at Merit America. She has over...
Oct
01
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Malcolm Burrows
Malcolm Burrows Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Malcolm Burrow’s upcoming podcast. Malcolm is an active educator, writer, and volunteer in the charitable sector and...
Sep
27
2024
Specific Amounts vs. Gift Ranges in Solicitations
The art of getting a gift from a solicitation visit is a delicate balance of strategy, psychology, and personalization. One key element that can make or...
Sep
24
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Aimée Lindenberger
Aimée Lindenberger Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Aimée Lindenberger’s upcoming podcast. Aimée is the author of “How to Talk About Legacy Giving” and regularly...