May
02
2025
Beyond Thank You: The Volunteer
It’s National Volunteer Week, and I’m feeling nostalgic. Thirty years in professional fundraising has taught me a thing or two—mainly that I couldn’t have survived this...
volunteers
Apr
29
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 93
Episode 93 Episode 93 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Clay Buck, a fundraiser for over thirty years. He has held just about every position in...
Mar
07
2025
Thanks to the 14 Women Guests on Tales From the Trenches!
Tomorrow (March 8) is International Women’s Day, and it’s a big thing (IMHO). The statistics tell us that seventy to eighty percent of fundraisers are women....
Mar
04
2025
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays: Episode 85
Episode 85 Episode 85 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Clay Buck, a fundraiser for over thirty years. He has held just about every position in...
Nov
08
2024
Fiduciary Duty of Board Members: Roles & Responsibilities
While the title of this post may not be the sexiest, it is a topic worth speaking of. Non-profit organizations in Canada play a crucial role...
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...
Jul
16
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 71
Episode 71 Episode 71 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays is the season finale, featuring Julia Worthington, of Amber Consulting all the way from the UK....
Jun
11
2024
Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays Episode 67
Episode 67 Episode 67 of Tales From the Trenches Tuesdays again features Julia Worthington, of Amber Consulting all the way from the UK. We discuss women...
May
17
2024
Special Events: Creating Inclusive Spaces
Understanding the Importance of Creating Inclusive Spaces in Special Events I have come to deeply appreciate the significance of creating inclusive spaces. Inclusivity goes beyond simply...
May
03
2024
Top Ways to Blow an Ask
As a fundraiser, I have learned that asking for money is an art form. It requires a delicate balance of strategy, preparation, and understanding of the...