Apr
14
2023
One Cause of Fundraising Anxiety
Anxiety is all around us. We are more keenly aware of the consequences than we have ever been — the pandemic surely did not help matters....
Leadership
Mar
24
2023
Stop Doing These Things
There are many ways to be a successful fundraiser. There are loads of websites, articles and books explaining the steps you should go through for your...
Mar
03
2023
Women and Fundraising
I have taken the opportunity of International Women’s Day over the past few years to highlight some of the many women that have inspired me as...
Feb
24
2023
Plan for it to Take More Time
I have come to appreciate that time is the one commodity/asset that we can never replenish. One can always earn more money, or buy more goods,...
Jan
20
2023
Now Is the Time to Check In
January and February can be the two of the toughest months (from a mental health perspective). The fast-paced end-of-year, replete with holiday celebrations with friends and...
Jan
06
2023
New Year, New Opportunities
Many of us just celebrated the New Year. Being Jewish, I get the honor of having a religious New Year (some time in September, depending on...
Nov
04
2022
Birds Flying High……
As I hear the honking of geese and other birds above my head, I quickly look for falling crap. Then, unaffected, I am reminded of the...
Oct
14
2022
Board Expectations — a Two-Way Street
Having the right board members is a one ingredient towards a recipe for success. Each time an organization recruits new board members, it is (hopefully) looking...
Oct
07
2022
Should we pay Board Members?
I have often had a debate with myself regarding board compensation. (I always win the fight.) Many for-profits pay for their board positions. The reason for...
Jun
03
2022
Raise Funds: The Holy Trinity of Fundraising
To successfully raise funds, you must adhere to three principals. I wrote one of my very first posts about that here. I reinforced these three principals...