Nov
03
2017
Managing Expectations — it’s harder than it seems
If someone were to ask me what my biggest challenge is in my professional life, I would have to say, hands down, that it is managing...
HR / Leadership
board
Apr
28
2017
The Top 10 Myths About Fundraising Part 6
A board can hire a rainmaker as their professional fundraiser and absolve themselves of the fiduciary duty of fundraising. Believe it or not, by hiring a...
Mar
31
2017
The Top 10 Myths About Fundraising Part 3
Eighty percent of the money comes from 20 percent of the people. Believe it or not, this is actually is a scientific principle, called the Pareto...
Mar
17
2017
The Top 10 Myths About Fundraising Part 1e
Most of the funds raised come from events. Last week, I addressed Major Gifts/Campaigns. Here is the last revenue stream that I am going to mention (for now)...
Feb
24
2017
The Top 10 Myths About Fundraising Part 1b
Last article, I spoke of Direct mail. Here is the next modality that I mentioned — Special Events. Special Events are quite often seen as a gateway for...