Sep
08
2023
Welcome to the Post-Summer Busy Season!
I certainly hope that you enjoyed your summer — whether we filled it with vacation, enjoyed the outdoors, or just lounged around. In the fundraising world,...
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Sep
05
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 39
Episode 39 Episode 39 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the season finale, featuring Dolph Goldenburg, the man behind Successful Nonprofits, a consulting firm focussing on...
Aug
22
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 37
Episode 37 Episode 37 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Dolph Goldenburg, the man behind Successful Nonprofits, a consulting firm focussing on fundraising planning, development,...
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...
May
02
2023
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 22
Episode 22 Episode 22 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the last in the series featuring Micah Garten, Director of Development for the Jewish Federation of...
Jan
20
2023
Now Is the Time to Check In
January and February can be the two of the toughest months (from a mental health perspective). The fast-paced end-of-year, replete with holiday celebrations with friends and...
Dec
02
2022
End of the Year Analysis
We are almost at that special end-of-year timeframe. And for many organizations, this means the end-of-year analysis. This is the time of the year that we...
Nov
04
2022
Birds Flying High……
As I hear the honking of geese and other birds above my head, I quickly look for falling crap. Then, unaffected, I am reminded of the...
Oct
07
2022
Should we pay Board Members?
I have often had a debate with myself regarding board compensation. (I always win the fight.) Many for-profits pay for their board positions. The reason for...
May
13
2022
Ask the Right Question (of a Potential Fundraiser)
There is a lot of movement out there in the fundraising world. Some have left the profession, while others have entered the profession. I have been...