You Are a Communicator
Before his passing, Peter F. Drucker was quoted in The Wall Street Journal. What he said about success is immediately transferable to our profession of fundraising.
Success Is Always Coupled with Perseverance
An unrelenting persistence. It is a key element. George Sand was no fundraiser. But in one of her famous letters, she wrote quite a remarkable definition of success appropriate to our field: “ . . . Simple taste, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, and love of work. And most important, determination [&
You Have Great Joy in What You Are Doing. It’s a Love Affair
You are passionate about your work and your organization. And it shows. In one of his speeches, Will Rogers said: “If you want to be successful, it’s pretty simple. There are only four things to keep in mind. It’s really that easy.
A Very Special Ketubah
Perhaps you do not know what a Ketubah is. I didn’t.It is considered an integral part of a traditional Jewish marriage. It outlines the responsibilities of the groom in relation to the bride. It is a sacred vow. A commitment.
Must I Give Again?
The other day, I came across this poem in an old file. I first discovered it thirty years ago. Feel free to use it any way you wish— a brochure, a direct mail piece, a letter to donors, your quarterly newsletter, whatever.
Recognition and Praise
It was my great joy and privilege to get to know Mary Kay Ash quite well. She was chair (and a major donor) in one of our campaigns. You likely recognize her best of all as founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. One day we were talking.She told me that there are two things people want […]
