May
12
2023
We Have a Problem
I like to read the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s reports on a fairly regular basis. It shows the triumphs and challenges we face as a profession. Sometimes...
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May
09
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 23
Episode 23 Episode 23 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Tricia Johnson, Director of Communications and Development for the Ottawa Food Bank. Tricia is a...
May
02
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 22
Episode 22 Episode 22 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the last in the series featuring Micah Garten, Director of Development for the Jewish Federation of...
Apr
25
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 21
Episode 21 Episode 21 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Delphine Haslé, Executive Director of the Perley Health Foundation. Delphine has been fortunate enough...
Apr
18
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 20
Episode 20 Episode 20 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Micah Garten, Director of Development for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. Micah and I chatted...
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....
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
17
2023
A March Madness/Birthday Gift
March Madness is upon us. The basketball games are dominating the sports channels. Statistically speaking, though, March is the most unproductive month of the year —...
Mar
14
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 16
Episode 16 Episode 16 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Micah Garten, Director of Development for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. Micah is a very thoughtful and...
Feb
28
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 14
Episode 14 Today’s Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays episode is the last of my interview with my good friend and colleague, Jason Lewis. As you probably...