May
07
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 62
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...
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Apr
02
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 59
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...
Mar
15
2024
In Fundraising, Honesty is the Best Policy
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...
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...
Jan
10
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 7
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...
Dec
16
2022
Your Second Best Donors
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...
May
13
2022
Ask the Right Question (of a Potential Fundraiser)
There is a lot of movement out there in the fundraising world. Some have left the profession, while others have entered the profession. I have been...
Nov
19
2021
A Case for a Case
The Case for Support (or Case as it is more commonly known) is the primary tool that an organization has to raise money. It should explain...
Apr
30
2021
UPDATE: Facts About Stewardship
A few years ago, I wrote an article that listed seven different truths about fundraising (here). The past 14 months have been quite a roller coaster...
Feb
26
2021
UPDATE: The Relationship Needs to Change
A few years back, I wrote about the need to change the relationship with the prospect/donor (here). There, I quoted my good friend Jason Lewis as...