#250
“The critical question is not “how can I achieve?” but “what can I contribute?” Thank you again, Peter Drucker.
#249
“The most important thing in communication,” as Peter Drucker calls out, “is hearing what isn’t said”.
#248
World champion surfer Shaun Tomson said it best back in the 1980’s in an advertisement for Surfrider Foundation. Philanthropy requires us to “Do a good turn today”. What good turn […]
#247
Sometimes the biggest gifts come in over the transom. Being lucky is also a part of fundraising whether that luck is the residue of good design or just sheer luck.
#246
Prospective donors need to hear something multiple times to remember it and understand it. Some say repeating a message three times will work, while many believe the “Rule of 7″ […]
#245
A great deal of effort is required to properly amplify the message of a philanthropic organization to reach potential supporters that would otherwise not have the benefit of choosing to […]
#244
The ability to appropriately manage the expectations of executives and volunteers is a valuable skill in fundraising. Less experienced staff and volunteers in fundraising are the most likely to have […]
#243
Raising people’s sights to think more aspirationally and give more generously is fundamental to the mission of the five tool fundraiser. Sight raising is a part of every conversation with […]
#242
No one that ever thirsted for recognition in their professional pursuits found themselves pleased with their career in fundraising. While a very noble profession with huge impact, the efforts of […]
#241
If you don’t ask because you might get refused, you have already refused yourself.