Jul
18
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 32
Episode 32 Episode 32 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the last in the series featuring Robert Greenberg, a local philanthropist, volunteer and an all-around great...
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Jun
20
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 29
Episode 29 Episode 29 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays once again features Robert Greenberg, a local philanthropist, volunteer and an all-around great guy. Robert has been...
Feb
04
2022
Beat the February Blues
February can be a stressful time and give you the blues. In the fundraising world, you have likely just closed off your year (assuming a December...
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...
Nov
19
2021
A Case for a Case
The Case for Support (or Case as it is more commonly known) is the primary tool that an organization has to raise money. It should explain...
Jun
11
2021
Getting to 90% Might be Good Enough
I admit it. I like to move at a good pace. Perhaps it is my Attention Deficit Disorder, and that I get bored quickly. I guess...
May
07
2021
UPDATE: Go Find A Great Board Member
Three years ago, I wrote about recruitment for a new board member (here). In the article, I focussed on managing expectations, as Joan Garry so eloquently...
Mar
26
2021
Passover — a Fundraiser’s Perspective
Tomorrow evening (at sunset) will mark the beginning of the Jewish holy day(s) of Passover. I thought that I would change things up a bit and...
Oct
02
2020
The Gambler: Lyrics to Live By
I have to admit that I am a fan of country music. Something is soothing about the tempo, and I can usually understand the lyrics. Some...
Jun
26
2020
Why vs How: A Tool for the Debate
A few years ago, I wrote an article discussing the Why vs How when it comes to fundraising. This has always been at the heart of...