#165
Every gift matters. Every gift is important. And every gift is a test. Will you get the next gif and the next one after that? If you and the organization […]
#164
No single organization or single funder is likely able to solve the problem your organization is tasked to solve. As a result, fundraisers must successfully build partnerships and collaborations to […]
#163
The best fundraisers have an endless supply of creativity that allows them to solve some of the more complicated human riddles. They prove what Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use […]
#162
Fear prevents achievement of many philanthropic successes. The fear of rejection. The fear of the unknown. There are so many fears. Great fundraisers are known to have fears but they […]
#161
Of all the skills a five tool fundraiser possesses, perhaps none is more valuable than the skill of communication. The ability to write and speak clearly and concisely and with […]
#160
Government funding often comes with lots of restrictions. Too much government funding can also cause an organization to become too dependent. Is there a right or wrong answer about receiving […]
#159
Courageous conversations are most often the ones that lead to relationship breakthroughs.
#158
Planned gifts are not only for the wealthy and they don’t have to be complicated. Anyone can make a planned gift, regardless of net worth, and most gifts are simple […]
#157
Receiving a verbal gift indication is great news. But the real celebration should be reserved for when the formal documentation is received.
#187
Resilience and endurance are not only helpful to marathoners and elite athletes. The best fundraisers also require resilience and endurance to persevere through a number of typical challenges, including limited […]