Finding Time Is Essential
There’s never enough time. Never! I know that to be true.
Abandon Yourself with Passion
Your fundraising experience ought to be a journey of action and adventure. Apathy is the deadly sin. To be successful in your work, you must abandon yourself to your passion.
Fervor and Dedication
Board members must bring fervor and dedication to their position. A board member with a passion is the difference between flying or just flapping your wings.
Brave the Unexplored
The board must be willing to brave the unexplored— to attempt the unthinkable. The challenge! You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.
Attrition Is Your Enemy
What is a typical attrition rate among smaller and first-time donors? It can be as much as twenty to forty percent who lapse every year. For many organizations, it is o
Just Keep Giving
I first came across this little poem 30 years ago. Maybe even longer than that.
Disturb the Comfortable
Ask anyone in San Diego.
The Mighty Eight
Here are Eight Principles I want you to think about practicing. They apply to your printed material, your letters, and your personal presentations. I promise you success.
