Feb
23
2018
Questioning the Status Quo
I am always questioning the status quo. Even as a child, my parents used to get so frustrated with me because I questioned everything. Ad nauseum. Now,...
staff
Jan
19
2018
The V-formation — a Lesson in Life
Do you ever wonder why geese fly in a V-formation? It is a pretty neat reason — it has been proven that by doing so, they...
Dec
15
2017
Your database might be your biggest asset
This is a particularly busy time of the season for those in the fundraising world. Many of our donors choose to pay off their pledges (or...
Dec
01
2017
Small development offices vs large ones
In Canada, most fundraising organizations have a professional staff of fewer than five people. That is pretty amazing, considering all that they do. It is those...
Nov
17
2017
NO “I” in Team…but there is an “M” and an “E”
So much of what impacts a fundraiser’s success is predicated on having the right people around him/her, I have found that fundraising is much more of...
Aug
11
2017
Putting the FUN in FUNdraiser
I work hard. No doubt about it. But I also like to unwind hard and have fun. No doubt about that either. Looking back on my...
HR / Leadership
Aug
04
2017
A Typical Day in the Life of a Fundraiser
I should start this article with the time treasured adage every day as a fundraiser is different. I, personally, would not like to have the same day...
Jun
16
2017
Attitude always pays off when hiring
I have a secret to share with you readers — fundraising isn’t that difficult to execute. Don’t tell my employer! The technical skills that are needed can be...
Apr
28
2017
The Top 10 Myths About Fundraising Part 6
A board can hire a rainmaker as their professional fundraiser and absolve themselves of the fiduciary duty of fundraising. Believe it or not, by hiring a...
Apr
07
2017
The Top 10 Myths About Fundraising Part 4
A fundraiser’s tenure with an organization is likely to last for decades. Something tells me that we, as fundraisers, will never be getting the gold watch...