Some Things I Have Learned in My Years of Fundraising
17 axioms you will want to know
How to Ask
I have seventeen guidelines for asking for a gift. You can pass these on to your board members and volunteers. If you can add anything I’ve missed, let me know. I’ll bet you ca
Are Feasibility Studies Necessary or a Waste of Money?
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
We Want to Send You a Gift
Andrew Golden, the songwriter, wrote Thank You for Being a Friend. We thought about you.
Truth in Levity – Irrefutable Fundraising Verities
Some irrefutable fundraising verities that will help you get through the next fiscal period.
What’s Your Leadership Quotient?
Do you want to take a look at your skills as a leader? Do you dare!
Live Longer
I read recently about some research that has come out of Simon Fraser University (Canada). It shows a direct link between philanthropy and well-being.
Darn Good!
I had just finished my last presentation at a Board Retreat. It was a combined meeting of the System and the Foundation Boards of Palmetto Health in Columbia, South Carolina.
The Mighty Seven
Here are Seven Principles that apply to your printed material, your letters, and your personal presentations. They will assure you of impact. I promise you success.