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...
recognition
Dec
10
2021
I Cannot Believe You Did(n’t) Do It
I have heard many fundraising stories in my 25-plus years as a fundraiser. And, I have seen a lot of things —unfortunately, I cannot unsee some...
Apr
30
2021
UPDATE: Facts About Stewardship
A few years ago, I wrote an article that listed seven different truths about fundraising (here). The past 14 months have been quite a roller coaster...
May
08
2020
Leadership Lessons Learned
There are many times that I wish that someone told me which pitfalls to avoid when you are a leader. Or which ladders to climb. I...
Oct
11
2019
Creative Recognition
In my 20-plus years of fundraising, I have never had a donor tell me that they were thanked too often. As a matter of fact, I...
Mar
15
2019
Do Donor Societies/Giving Clubs Work?
Giving Clubs/Donor Societies have been around as long as fundraising has been around. It is a proven way to steward donors, as well as create/confirm loyalty...