Episode 83 Episode 83 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Malcolm Burrows, a philanthropic advisor and gift planner with 34 years of experience. He leads Scotia...
Episode 82 Episode 82 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Aimée Lindenberger, a veteran of 20-plus years of marketing and communications experience. She is also one...
Fundraising is a competitive sport, even if you are only competing against yourself! Every dollar raised will (ideally) benefit someone and make their live(s) better. That...
Episode 74 Episode 74 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Aimée Lindenberger, a veteran of 20-plus years of marketing and communications experience. She is also one of...
Episode 62 Episode 62 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Julia Worthington, of Amber Consulting all the way from the UK. We discuss Corporate...
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...
As a fundraiser, I have come to realize that truth is not just a moral principle, but a crucial element in building strong and lasting relationships...
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...
EPISODE 7 Episode 7 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays continues my conversation with Barbara Crook, one of Ottawa’s finest philanthropists and advocates. Barbara, along with her...
Far too often, we aim for only the best. The best donors, the best events, the best volunteers. But what if we looked at obtaining the...