Thoughts for a Balanced Life to Get You through Any Crisis
1. Indecision is the key to flexibility. 2. There is absolutely no substitute for a total lack of preparation.
Philanthropy and Well-Being
I just read the other day about some research that has come out of Simon Fraser University (Canada). It shows a direct link between philanthropy and well-being.
The Hymn of Major Gifts
This Is Important. Please Note. You’ve heard me preach about the importance of major gifts. It’s the Hymn I sing. When the firm began, we found that 80% of the money raised in a successful Capital Campaign came from 20% of the donors. The 80-20 rule has stood the test of time. You still hear […]
The Law of Minor Concessions
When you move from one home to another, they say that three moves are equal to one complete fire. I can identify with that. Are you a little bit like I am? We still have unopened boxes in storage from four moves ago. I opened one of those boxes the other day and discovered a […]
Fundraising Can Be Like Whitewater Rafting
At times, things can get difficult. When the pressure is really on, the challenges outnumber the solutions, and you feel it couldn’t get worse— I have an answer. Being a fundraiser or a CEO can, at times, be tough. Think of it like whitewater rafting.
Things That Can Be Counted On
Things that can be counted when considering an important decision:
Sioux Indian Saying
I was rummaging through one of my old files. I found this piece I had been saving for years. I’m not certain how I planned on using it. When I wrote this a dozen or so years ago, I thought I would use it somehow for a magazine article or whatever. I filed it away […]
Effective Listening
1. Is the ultimate mark of respect you can pay a person.2. Puts the other person in the spotlight.
Impacting Donor Attitude
There’s plenty you can’t do anything about.You can’t, for instance, do anything that affects how a donor feels about the economy. Or the weather. Or, let’s say, about the President.
Jerold Panas’ Irrefutable Laws of Fundraising
The Law of Writing a Case Statement — Creativity is great, but plagiarism is faster The Law of Setting a Campaign Goal — When setting a trap with cheese, be certain to leave room for the mouse
