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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I have come to appreciate that time is the one commodity/asset that we can never replenish. One can always earn more money, or buy more goods,...