Oct
29
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Clay Buck
Clay Buck Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Clay Buck’s upcoming podcast. Clay has been in fundraising for over thirty years. He has held just...
gifts
Oct
08
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Brieanna Quinn
Brieanna Quinn Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Brieanna Quinn’s upcoming podcast. Brieanna is the Director of Individual Giving at Merit America. She has over...
Oct
01
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Malcolm Burrows
Malcolm Burrows Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Malcolm Burrow’s upcoming podcast. Malcolm is an active educator, writer, and volunteer in the charitable sector and...
Sep
27
2024
Specific Amounts vs. Gift Ranges in Solicitations
The art of getting a gift from a solicitation visit is a delicate balance of strategy, psychology, and personalization. One key element that can make or...
Sep
13
2024
Are you too late to save 2024?
The fiscal year-end, and especially the last quarter of the year, is an especially trying time for fundraisers. September always seems to be over-programmed, with people...
Jul
09
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 70
Episode 70 Episode 70 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Matthew Lang’s final appearance — all the way from Australia! We discuss his favorite part...
May
28
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 65
Episode 65 Episode 65 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Matthew Lang for the third time — all the way from Australia! We discuss his...
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...
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...