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.
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 healthy. The latter is virtually impossible and frustrating. Perhaps even neurotic. It also happens to be an extraordinary waste of time.
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.
Beware! 5 No-Nos
Reza Hashampour tells us there are five NO-NOs you must never utter publicly. Reza is Chairman & CEO of the Polaris Asset Corporation. The things you say in the office, at a staff meeting, or to your boss— no matter how innocuous they seem to you— may be labeling you as a negative person.
What Does It Take?
Most every time I’m with a leader or a highly successful corporate executive, I ask, “What does it take? What are the traits and characteristics that contribute most to your success?”
Some Irrefutable Fundraising Verities
Some Irrefutable Fundraising Verities that Will Help You Get Through the Next Fiscal Period.
The Best You’ve Ever Read
If you have ever read anything more effective on the subject, let me know. I’ll buy you lunch.
