May
02
2025
Beyond Thank You: The Volunteer
It’s National Volunteer Week, and I’m feeling nostalgic. Thirty years in professional fundraising has taught me a thing or two—mainly that I couldn’t have survived this...
prospects
Apr
15
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 91
Episode 91 Episode 91 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Malcolm Burrows, a philanthropic advisor and gift planner with 34 years of experience. He leads Scotia...
Apr
08
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 90
Episode 90 Episode 90 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...
Feb
11
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 83
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...
Feb
11
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 82
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...
Jan
31
2025
Quashing the Top 3 Fundraising Challenges
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...
Dec
10
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 74
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...
Nov
01
2024
Annual Giving vs Capital Campaign: Creating a Balanced Strategy
We often hear about annual giving and major gifts in the world of fundraising, but understanding how to balance these two approaches can be tricky. Annual...
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
12
2024
Am I Being Ghosted? Unraveling the Signs and Solutions
As I sit here pondering the mysteries of human behavior, one question that often crosses my mind is, “Am I being ghosted?” Ghosting, the act of...