Sep
27
2024
Specific Amounts vs. Gift Ranges in Solicitations
The art of getting a gift from a solicitation visit is a delicate balance of strategy, psychology, and personalization. One key element that can make or...
psychology
Jun
07
2024
Asking for Help is a Strength, Not a Weakness
The Stigma Around Asking for Help Growing up, I was often taught that asking for help was a sign of weakness. The prevailing mindset was that...
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...
Nov
14
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 40
Episode 40 Episode 40 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Jim Langley, President of Langley Innovations. We chat about his best and worst visits when asking...
Sep
29
2023
Finding the I in TEAM
I wrote about the fact that there isnt an “I” in team, but there is an “M” and an “E” here. While that notion still stands...
Sep
19
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Mitchell Teaser Check out a quick teaser regarding Jenny Mitchell’s upcoming videocast. Jenny’s insights into money relationships are very helpful. Just click on the picture...
Sep
12
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Jim Langley
Jim Langley Teaser In this captivating video, join renowned fundraising expert Jim Langley as he unveils the one key trait that has been uncovered through extensive...
Aug
08
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 35
Episode 35 Episode 35 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays features Dolph Goldenburg, the man behind Successful Nonprofits, a consulting firm focussing on fundraising planning, development, and...
Jun
16
2023
Navigating Different (but not necessarily difficult) Fundraising Personalities
June 16, 2023 We have all had occasion to work with a myriad of different folks from different walks of life. Everybody brings their own experience...
Apr
14
2023
One Cause of Fundraising Anxiety
Anxiety is all around us. We are more keenly aware of the consequences than we have ever been — the pandemic surely did not help matters....