Apr
09
2021
Calling out Bad Fundraising
Perhaps it has been the fact that we are into year two of this crazy pandemic. Maybe it is because I have seen many charitable organizations...
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Mar
19
2021
What to Track in Fundraising
By now, all organizations should have closed off their 2020 (calendar) year. And what a year it was! I can confidently say that for every organization,...
Oct
23
2020
Fundraising Metrics Part 2
Today, the new Borat movie comes out (and I cannot wait), so the photo above is pretty appropriate. Fundraising metrics are a great measure of success,...
Oct
16
2020
Fundraising Metrics Part 1
Peter Drucker, the famous management consultant, would often proclaim, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” Fundraising is chock-full of metrics, and in this...
Oct
02
2020
The Gambler: Lyrics to Live By
I have to admit that I am a fan of country music. Something is soothing about the tempo, and I can usually understand the lyrics. Some...
Jun
26
2020
Why vs How: A Tool for the Debate
A few years ago, I wrote an article discussing the Why vs How when it comes to fundraising. This has always been at the heart of...
Apr
24
2020
What you should be doing during COVID
I have seen so many articles and thoughts on the internet with respect to the next steps in the world of fundraising that I thought I...
Mar
27
2020
Doing the Right Thing
So, this Covid-19 thing has everyone very concerned. And rightfully so. Where I work, we have had to temporarily lay off over 480 hard-working folks as...
Sep
20
2019
How Much to Ask For?
This is probably the most complicated question out there for fundraisers. How much to ask for is almost like a budget — odds are better than...
Aug
10
2018
Seven Quick Lessons I’ve Learned
So I have been in this profession for over 20 years and I think I’ve boiled it down to seven lessons: The number one reason that people donate...