#168
“The greatest gift you can return to a supporter is the gift of sincere gratitude for their support. ❤️” – Dawn Reese, CFRE
#167
The best fundraisers can carry a room. They have presence. It’s not that every head turns when a fundraiser walks through a door. Fundraisers aren’t movie stars. But great fundraisers […]
#166
Right-size donor recognition to the size of the gift. No one likes to think an organization is wasting money that could otherwise be used to fuel mission.
#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.