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...
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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...
Mar
23
2018
Why the Board Should ask Others for Support
There is a great quote from Joan Garry’s book Guide to Nonprofit Leadership that says: “A funny thing can happen to a board member when it comes to...
Jul
14
2017
The only unique responses you will ever hear
Most people aren’t comfortable asking for money. As a matter of fact, the only people that are comfortable asking for money are our children! Most people’s...
Jun
23
2017
The “How” vs “Why” Debate
I touched on this subject in one of my earlier articles, but I think it is worth exploring a bit further. So many fundraisers focus on...