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...
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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...