No Pain, No Gain
Among the successful fundraisers, there is a willingness, even an eagerness and expectation, to pay the price— whatever the cost. They understand that to be successful in this fi
Details Are the Rudder That Directs Your Work
“God is in the details,” said Mies Van der Rohe. To be successful, you understand how essential details are to achieving the highest level of excellence. That’s what gets the
Surviving the Fundraising Challenges
You understand that just being able to survive can at times be challenging in our profession. Never let yourself get between a dog and a lamppost! That should be our credo.
The Successful Ones Relish High Objectives
They reach for the moon. They know they might not get there, but they will grab a star on the way down.
The Great Fundraisers Practice the Principle of Ready, Fire, Aim
Some in our field are guilty of spending all of their time preparing for an ask or a campaign. Or they spend all their time analyzing the most effective way to call on a prospect
Great Fundraisers Have the Desire to Win
In today’s world, to say “impossible” always puts you on the losing side.
Seeking Perfection May Not Produce Happy Results
There is a significant difference between striving for excellence and attempting perfection. With the proper attitude and determination, the first is attainable, gratifying, and he
You Are Hard to Please
You are not easily satisfied. Only the very best will do.
It Must Benefit the Donor
Donors give to what they want to give to. It may not be what you want.
You Pull up the Roots to See If the Flowers Are Still Growing
In fundraising, patience is not necessarily a virtue. You are seldom satisfied with the progress.
