Jul
06
2018
Hmmm… The numbers don’t add up!
I have a degree in Statistics (7 out of 10 folks say this is neat, btw.) One of the first things I learned is that statistics...
donors
May
25
2018
What is the likely size of a first time donor?
The quick answer is 5 ft 10 in., but I jest. The fundraising legend himself, Jerry Panas. reported in 2017 “When Harvard did a study after their...
Apr
20
2018
Is your bucket leaking donors?
There is a great adage out there that it is better/more economical to retain a customer/donor than it is to acquire a new one. That is...
Jan
12
2018
Accountability & Impact — don’t be like George
As I was watching Seinfeld one evening over the holidays, I was doubled over in laughter at the Festivus episode. This is probably one of the...
Jan
05
2018
The New Year’s Resolution
So, it’s 2018. And the new year is upon us. It seems like old news to me — being Jewish, our new year occurred in the...
Oct
27
2017
Year-end Fundraising — the big push?
It’s hard to believe it, but there are only 65 days left in the calendar year. That means there are only 65 days left to maximize...
Oct
20
2017
Should I start my own private foundation or charity?
Should I start a charity? This is a question that comes up all of the time. Let’s first address some nomenclature. When I worked for a...
Sep
29
2017
The times — they are a change-in’
It has now been over 25 years since I have been in this wonderful field as a paid professional (and probably an additional 6 as a...
Aug
04
2017
A Typical Day in the Life of a Fundraiser
I should start this article with the time treasured adage every day as a fundraiser is different. I, personally, would not like to have the same day...
Jul
21
2017
Donor Fatigue — Fact or Fiction?
Donor fatigue has been defined as “a lessening of public willingness to respond generously to charitable appeals, resulting from the frequency of such appeals”. I think...