#351
The five tool fundraiser is not afraid of hard work or putting in the required hours. Work-life balance can be achieved but the best of the best fundraisers will tell […]
#350
Philanthropy is like voting. The impact is always greater the more people participate.
#349
Don’t preemptively make the decision for your prospective donor. Just ask. Let the prospective donor make up their own mind.
#348
A good fundraiser is not a reluctant fundraiser. The best fundraisers don’t think of all the reasons not to ask. The best fundraisers are tenacious, have fire in the belly, […]
#347
Money + Mission = Progress
#346
Don’t assume you know who makes the decisions around philanthropy in the family. It’s always best to be inclusive when making the ask unless specifically directed otherwise.
#345
Fundraising is often an “if – then” proposition. If the organization is able to accomplish certain tasks or requirements, then achieving a fundraising goal will be feasible.
#344
The skills and capabilities of fundraisers are quick to atrophy when not being actively used.
#343
The richest person in the world is the one that has the biggest heart for others.
#342
When volunteering, it’s easy to believe you are helping someone else. While it’s true that you might help someone else as a volunteer, it’s often the case that you benefit […]