#178
The best fundraisers know that self awareness is a necessary skill to succeed in the development profession. As Stephen Covey explains, “Self-awareness is our capacity to stand apart from ourselves […]
#177
In a hybrid work world, I continue to believe that relationship-building activities are more productive and beneficial when done in person.
#176
Fundraising is not like baking a cake. You can’t follow a recipe for a predictable outcome each and every time. But the outcomes can often be beautiful nonetheless. The unpredictable […]
#175
In fundraising, like in many other areas of life, quality counts and quality endures. You get what you pay for.
#174
A commitment to continuing education is necessary to stay sharp in the fundraising game. The benefit of @AFP membership and pursuing professional designations like the @CFRE are true signals of […]
#173
Ask and allow your donor or volunteer to answer the question. Don’t answer it for them by assuming you know the answer. People are full of surprises and we often […]
#172
The best volunteer fundraisers are the busiest people. As Elizabeth Andrew smartly acknowledges, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”Don’t ever fail to ask someone […]
#171
It’s not a weakness to let the professionals do what they do best. I’m speaking specifically of fundraising specialists – in planned giving, in capital campaigns, in writing, in design, […]
#170
Fundraisers know that you don’t need to sell someone to get a gift. Fundraisers achieve gifts through education and inspiration.
#169
Resourcefulness is not fully appreciated as a skill of great fundraisers. The best fundraisers are like MacGyver, able to fashion solutions where others might fail for lack of imagination, ingenuity […]