Just Because We Want a Strategy to Work Doesn’t Mean it Will
I’ve been around the fundraising barn a few times. In fact I’ve worn a path around it that, if filled with water, would resemble a moat! I’ve played…
My Donors are Getting Too Old, What Do I Do?
I first heard this comment in 1980, when I began my fundraising journey. I was sitting in the office of the president of a nonprofit. Seated around…
Jumping to Conclusions is a Great Thing to do!
That’s right; some of the oldest and largest nonprofits in the world are joined by some of the newest and smallest organizations in this seductive activity!
The Paralyzing Effect of Choice
I’m a huge fan of all things food related. One of my favorites is the always irreverent Gordon Ramsay and his Kitchen Nightmares. That’s where…
The Cure for Shiny Object Syndrome
Do you struggle with Shiny Object Syndrome (S-O-S)? You know what I mean. You go to the store with a distinct list of things you need and you…
Director of Development Expectations of a CEO
In my last posting I wrote about the CEO’s expectations of a director of development. This time the tables turn. What are reasonable expectations…
The Hardest Part of Being a Fundraising Consultant
Believe it or not the hardest part of providing fundraising counsel to nonprofits is NOT raising sufficient income! It’s not coming up with strategies…
What is the CEO’s Role in Raising Funds?
I can’t tell you the number of times that I’ve spoken with nonprofit fundraisers and heard this statement, “We’ve got a great CEO, but I just can’t…
What is the Most Difficult Question in Fundraising?
As simple as it may sound, one of the most difficult questions nonprofits have to answer is: “What do we need the money for?” Sounds easy doesn’t it?
How You Use Power Will Determine the Health of Your Organization
Leaders, at any level within an organization, can create an environment of joyful service. Conversely, there are many leaders who view power as something…
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