Apr
28
2026
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 123
EPISODE 123 Episode 123 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Amanda Smith, a professional that has spent 20 years in the trenches of advancement...
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Feb
03
2026
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 111
Episode 111 Episode 111 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Mike Duerksen. Mike is the founder of BuildGood, a Canadian fundraising growth agency that helps nonprofits build a multi-channel, metrics-based approach...
May
02
2025
Beyond Thank You: The Volunteer
It’s National Volunteer Week, and I’m feeling nostalgic. Thirty years in professional fundraising has taught me a thing or two—mainly that I couldn’t have survived this...
Mar
11
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 86
Episode 86 Episode 86 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Louis Diez, a fundraising expert advising nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies....
Mar
04
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 85
Episode 85 Episode 85 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Clay Buck, a fundraiser for over thirty years. He has held just about every position in...
Jan
28
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 80
Episode 80 Episode 80 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Alan Harrison. For 30 years, he has led, produced, directed, promoted, raised money for, starred...
Jan
17
2025
Elon Musk: Unprecedented Wealth & Unconventional Giving
As someone who has spent almost three decades in nonprofit development and philanthropic advising, I’ve witnessed the evolution of modern giving. Yet few philanthropic stories have...
Nov
08
2024
Fiduciary Duty of Board Members: Roles & Responsibilities
While the title of this post may not be the sexiest, it is a topic worth speaking of. Non-profit organizations in Canada play a crucial role...
Jun
11
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 67
Episode 67 Episode 67 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Julia Worthington, of Amber Consulting all the way from the UK. We discuss women...
Mar
15
2024
In Fundraising, Honesty is the Best Policy
As a fundraiser, I have come to realize that truth is not just a moral principle, but a crucial element in building strong and lasting relationships...