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...
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Nov
01
2024
Annual Giving vs Capital Campaign: Creating a Balanced Strategy
We often hear about annual giving and major gifts in the world of fundraising, but understanding how to balance these two approaches can be tricky. Annual...
Apr
02
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 59
Episode 59 If you’re looking for tips on how to make the perfect ask when it comes to raising funds for your organization or project, then...
Feb
16
2024
Falling out of Love with Your Organization as a Donor & Volunteer
As a donor and volunteer, my commitment to an organization is vital in ensuring its success. Over time, however, it’s natural to question whether our passion...
Dec
05
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 43
Episode 43 Episode 43 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Lisa Greer, a fundraising coach, nonprofit change-maker, major donor, and author of the bestselling book...
May
30
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 26
Episode 26 Episode 26 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Patti Murphy, Executive Director of the Youth Services Bureau Charitable Foundation. Patti has a unique “backstory”,...
Jun
03
2022
Raise Funds: The Holy Trinity of Fundraising
To successfully raise funds, you must adhere to three principals. I wrote one of my very first posts about that here. I reinforced these three principals...
Nov
19
2021
A Case for a Case
The Case for Support (or Case as it is more commonly known) is the primary tool that an organization has to raise money. It should explain...
Jun
11
2021
Getting to 90% Might be Good Enough
I admit it. I like to move at a good pace. Perhaps it is my Attention Deficit Disorder, and that I get bored quickly. I guess...
Apr
30
2021
UPDATE: Facts About Stewardship
A few years ago, I wrote an article that listed seven different truths about fundraising (here). The past 14 months have been quite a roller coaster...