It Takes Hard Work
The difference between winning and losing, and being the best and being the near-best, is hard work. It is important to dream. But it is sublime to dream and work.
Your Creed Is to Grow or Go
Peak performers live with high uncertainty and constant change. On a high wire without a safety net. They somehow seem to take it all in their stride.
Follow My Rule of the Eight
This may seem over-simplistic, but take a look at my I’s. They truly encompass all of the vital criteria necessary to be a highly successful fundraiser. It is your Magna Cart
It’s Not the Years That Count
We were doing a search for a client recently. I reviewed the credentials of a candidate who had been in the field for 17 years. When I did some extensive checking, I find that this
Making the Ask
A tired and haggard fundraiserMet the Devil at Hell’s gate.
Is the Operation Necessary?
Andrea Kihlstedt is an author of note and a brilliant speaker. She knows a thing or two about our work. She wrote an article recently about feasibility studies. She asked the quest
David Ogilvy’s Qualities for Success
David Ogilvy is considered history’s High Priest of advertising. He developed a list of what he considers to be the most important factors in successful professionals.
Planned Gifts in 2014
We’re finding that during the difficult economic times, and what we’re going through right now in the recovery— planned gifts and bequests are extremely popular. That’s bec