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...
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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...
Mar
01
2024
The Power of Celebration: Embracing Others’ Amazing Gifts and Letting go of Jealousy
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...
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...
Feb
24
2023
Plan for it to Take More Time
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,...
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...
Oct
28
2022
I Love it When a Plan Comes Together
For those readers who are old enough, one of my guilty pleasures in the eighties was watching the “A-Team”. It was pure entertainment (as it was...
Jun
03
2022
Raise Funds: The Holy Trinity of Fundraising
To successfully raise funds, you must adhere to three principals. I wrote one of my very first posts about that here. I reinforced these three principals...
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...
Apr
29
2022
Spring is a Great Time to Fundraise
Spring is a great time to fundraise. While the end-of-the-year sees the most amount of cash brought in for a charity, springtime is likely the most...