Jun
07
2024
Asking for Help is a Strength, Not a Weakness
The Stigma Around Asking for Help Growing up, I was often taught that asking for help was a sign of weakness. The prevailing mindset was that...
frustration
Apr
12
2024
Am I Being Ghosted? Unraveling the Signs and Solutions
As I sit here pondering the mysteries of human behavior, one question that often crosses my mind is, “Am I being ghosted?” Ghosting, the act of...
Jan
09
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 47
Episode 47 Episode 47 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Lisa Greer, a fundraising coach, nonprofit change-maker, major donor, and author of the bestselling...
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...
Sep
08
2023
Welcome to the Post-Summer Busy Season!
I certainly hope that you enjoyed your summer — whether we filled it with vacation, enjoyed the outdoors, or just lounged around. In the fundraising world,...
Jul
18
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 32
Episode 32 Episode 32 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the last in the series featuring Robert Greenberg, a local philanthropist, volunteer and an all-around great...
Jun
20
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 29
Episode 29 Episode 29 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Robert Greenberg, a local philanthropist, volunteer and an all-around great guy. Robert has been...
Apr
28
2023
Thanks to the Family
Our family, often, is the non-paid support staff for your fundraising department. They give us feedback, listen to us and support us. The life of a...
Feb
10
2023
Some Charities Ruin it For All
Every now and then, a charity misbehaves. In Canada, there are over 86,000 registered charities (according to the Canada Revenue Agency). There are approximately 1,500 revocations...
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...