Apr
21
2026
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 122
EPISODE 122 Episode 122 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features James Misner, the founder of the Kipos Group. James brings over 20 years of...
donor relations
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...
Jan
20
2026
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 109
Episode 109 Episode 109 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Sarah Grebow, a consultant specializing in major gift philanthropy for nonprofits and charter schools....
Jun
25
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 69
Episode 69 Join us for Episode 69 featuring the ever-charming Lynne Wester as we chat about all things related to doing things the right way in...
May
21
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 64
Episode 64 Join us as for Episode 64 as we sit down with the charismatic Lynne Wester and dive into the world of successful fundraising strategies....
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
27
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 54
Episode 54 Episode 54 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru. Lynne delivers thought-provoking fundraising lessons with a keen focus...
Feb
18
2022
Looking For A Reason NOT To Donate?
You Will ALWAYS Find One How many times have we, as fundraisers, heard “Organization ABC decided to blah-blah-blah. I won’t give them any financial support anymore.”? My...
Jun
04
2021
Is Transparency a Given?
I have written numerous times that fundraising is about relationships. And those relationships are usually built on trust. But are charities truly being transparent? Or, are...
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...