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People are People
Fifty years since this seminal book on the art and science of fundraising was published and we’re still having the same conversation. It...
Aug 2, 20161 min read
The Problem With Recurring Giving
A family I know is going through that terrible process of having to put their mother into assisted care. She has Alzheimer’s and it’s so...
Jul 11, 20163 min read
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
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
That’s Not a Major Gift
At least five times over the last week or so I’ve heard the statement, “$x level is NOT a major gift; don’t waste your time on those” or...
May 16, 20162 min read
The Annual Fund Isn’t Annual II
In the last post, I said that the Annual Fund isn’t annual. Indeed, that’s the crux of this whole blog – thinking about the annual fund...
May 9, 20161 min read
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