Episode 94 Episode 94 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Louis Diez, a fundraising expert advising nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies....
There are certain truths that have withstood the test of time regarding fundraising. These truths apply universally, regardless of the type of charity. From large to...
There has always been a great concern amongst charities concerning the next generation. So many donors have grave concerns that the next gen will not live...
Four years ago, I wrote about making life difficult for donors, especially through a needless policy. I spoke of all the superfluous data sometimes you have...
By now, all organizations should have closed off their 2020 (calendar) year. And what a year it was! I can confidently say that for every organization,...
To say that 2020 has been the wildest fundraising ride in history is an understatement. The year started as any normal year would and then, BAM!...
Peter Drucker, the famous management consultant, would often proclaim, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” Fundraising is chock-full of metrics, and in this...
Everybody makes fundraising mistakes. Hopefully, everybody learns from their mistakes. But, wouldn’t it be nice if we could learn from others’ mistakes without having to endure...
There are many times that I wish that someone told me which pitfalls to avoid when you are a leader. Or which ladders to climb. I...
This is really a fascinating question. We all know (at least in Canada) that a customer (donor) has the legal right to look at the data...