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Nonprofit Storytelling Conference 2019 – A Manifesto
I’ve just returned from San Diego from the 2019 Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. It will take a lot of time to process the...
Nov 1, 20192 min read
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On “The Annual Fund”
I’m honored to have been invited to speak at the AFP Silicon Valley chapter . The topic? My favorite: The Annual Fund Isn’t Annual ....
Jun 24, 20194 min read
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On Storytelling – The Good, The Bad, The Meh, Whatever
Whether you loved it, hated it, didn’t watch it or obsessively tweeted about it, it’s inarguable that Game of Thrones captured the...
May 22, 20193 min read
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Fundraising is Paper Towels
Thanksgiving was wonderful and I hope yours was, too. So many things to be thankful for – like making new friends! We met a lovely...
Nov 27, 20162 min read
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Why Candace, the Chewbacca Mask woman, is the best fundraiser in the world
A week or so ago I posted the blog below – Candace Payne, “Chewbacca Mom,” the best fundraiser in the world. Now watch this:...
May 21, 20161 min read
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Philanthropic Culture in the Annual Fund
Building A Culture of Philanthropy! Does Your Organization Have a Culture of Philanthropy? What’s Your Philanthropic Culture? GET YOUR...
May 21, 20162 min read
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What’s the Big Deal about Fundraising?
About five years ago, as I was transitioning responsibilities to a new colleague, I was asked the fundamental question, “So, really, what...
Apr 17, 20162 min read
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