What Would it Take?
The phrase “what would it take” is one of my favorites to employ. I have used that phrase consistently over the past few decades with clients,...
The phrase “what would it take” is one of my favorites to employ. I have used that phrase consistently over the past few decades with clients,...
There are certain truths that have withstood the test of time regarding fundraising. These truths apply universally, regardless of the type of charity. From large to...
You Will ALWAYS Find One How many times have we, as fundraisers, heard “Organization ABC decided to blah-blah-blah. I won’t give them any financial support anymore.”? My...
I have heard many fundraising stories in my 25-plus years as a fundraiser. And, I have seen a lot of things —unfortunately, I cannot unsee some...
We are currently midway through the Jewish festival of Chanukkah. (If this spelling is odd to you, please know that it is almost impossible to transliterate...
Every now and then, I have published some wise words (here, and here) that I have collected from others. Today is no different. Some of these...
A few years ago, I wrote an article that listed seven different truths about fundraising (here). The past 14 months have been quite a roller coaster...
COVID-19 has really taken a toll on good stewardship. Donor receptions, tours, and in-person briefings have been put on pause out of an abundance of caution....
It’s hard to believe that after many months, Tales from the Trenches: What I Learned from 25 years in Fundraising is now available for sale. It...
I have to admit that I wasn’t always a reader. Perhaps it was my ADHD, but I couldn’t wrap my head around the concept of staring...