First and foremost, I should really walk a lot more – especially before coming to these things. And that I’m 20 years older than I was when I lived in Chicago and 10 city blocks are a lot longer than they used to be. But I digress . . .
In no particular order:
“Data isn’t numbers; its information” – Peter Drury
“Organizational IQ – how much do your donors know abou your org? Most donors have low Oranizational IQ.” – Jim Shapiro
If you get the chance to hear Peter Drury or Jim Shapiro speak – run, do not walk. But build stamina first and wear comfy shoes for the walking/running bit. #rookiemistake
“You have to be sold out – to you BENEFICIARIES, your cause and your donors.” – Jim Shapiro again
I want to be a sell out.
Harvey McKinnon is as good in person as his books make you think he will be
“Organizational Narcicism is the enemy of good fundraising.” – Harvey McKinnon.
“Our donors want to be in the huddle, not on the sidelines cheering.” – Beth Ann Locke
There are powerful stories out there and I’ve met hundreds of people who are out solving major problems every day.
Fundraising in the arts is hard.
There is NO one size fits all approach to fundraising. Everyone’s story is different and all are worth telling well.
There are amazing people in this profession
Believe the hype about the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference – it’s as good as you’ve heard
Harrison Ford was here
Chicago is still an amazing city.
When you’re feeling a bit hopeless, being surrounded by 600 fellow fundraisers is the BEST place to be.
And there’s far more than could be fit in a blog and still be ready for Day 2 tomorrow.
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