May
03
2024
Top Ways to Blow an Ask
As a fundraiser, I have learned that asking for money is an art form. It requires a delicate balance of strategy, preparation, and understanding of the...
gifts
Apr
05
2024
Collaboration: Working with Non-Fundraising Pros
Collaboration is a fundamental aspect of achieving success in the non-profit sector. As non-profit organizations strive to make a positive impact on society, working together with...
Mar
01
2024
The Power of Celebration: Embracing Others’ Amazing Gifts and Letting go of Jealousy
Jealousy is a powerful emotion that can consume us and hinder our own personal growth. It is natural to feel a twinge of envy when another...
Oct
17
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Matthew Lang
Matthew Lang Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Matthew Lang’s upcoming videocast. Mathew believes that humanity’s search for meaning can be found in great philanthropy...
May
12
2023
We Have a Problem
I like to read the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s reports on a fairly regular basis. It shows the triumphs and challenges we face as a profession. Sometimes...
May
05
2023
Uncharitable — The Movie
I was very fortunate to have taken part in an early screening of the movie Uncharitable with my local AFP chapter last week. The movie will...
Apr
25
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 21
Episode 21 Episode 21 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Delphine Haslé, Executive Director of the Perley Health Foundation. Delphine has been fortunate enough...
Mar
17
2023
A March Madness/Birthday Gift
March Madness is upon us. The basketball games are dominating the sports channels. Statistically speaking, though, March is the most unproductive month of the year —...
Feb
28
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 14
Episode 14 Today’s Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays episode is the last of my interview with my good friend and colleague, Jason Lewis. As you probably...
Feb
24
2023
Plan for it to Take More Time
I have come to appreciate that time is the one commodity/asset that we can never replenish. One can always earn more money, or buy more goods,...