Sep
30
2022
Ten Days of Awe — a Fundraiser’s Perspective
This time of year in the Jewish faith is always chock-full of holy days. We have just celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. There is...
motivation
Sep
23
2022
What Would it Take?
The phrase “what would it take” is one of my favorites to employ. I have used that phrase consistently over the past few decades with clients,...
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...
May
06
2022
5 Universal Truths About Fundraising
There are certain truths that have withstood the test of time regarding fundraising. These truths apply universally, regardless of the type of charity. From large to...
Mar
25
2022
The Next Gen
There has always been a great concern amongst charities concerning the next generation. So many donors have grave concerns that the next gen will not live...
Mar
18
2022
Is Corporate Money a Tool?
Last week, I wrote about money being a tool (a means to an end) here and that there may not be such a thing as good...
Mar
11
2022
Money is a tool, a means to an end.
Today’s post may seem like heresy to some. The goal of fundraising is not to raise money in and of itself. The goal of fundraising is...
Jan
28
2022
There seems to be a Disconnect
I have been in the fundraising world the majority of my life and as a professional fundraiser for over twenty-five years. There is a disconnect that...
Jan
14
2022
Sometimes Procrastination Works
I must admit that I rarely engage in procrastination — as a matter of fact, my neuroses are such that I do the complete opposite. Often,...
Nov
12
2021
Wise Words from Wise People
Every now and then, I have published some wise words (here, and here) that I have collected from others. Today is no different. Some of these...