What’s in a Name?
Okay. Okay! I get it. In a recent e-mail, I suggested a title to consider to take the place of one that is in common use. I received several hundred responses saying— what the he
Building a Championship Team
The other day, I was with the fundraising staff of Western Michigan University. In recent years, their philanthropic revenue has quadrupled.
Beauty of Philanthropy
“I’m really upset.” “What’s the problem, Jeff,” I ask. I’m talking with a substantial donor to his university.
Tin Man Society
You may recall. Several times in the past, I’ve suggested you think of a name other than “Legacy Society” or “Heritage Society” for the men and women who indicate they ha
Retention Fundraising Tips
Roger Craver has written an immensely important book. It’s called Retention Fundraising.
Ten Commandments of Meetings
At a recent Seminar, I asked: How many find staff meetings really helpful? Productive? Exciting? Motivating? Out of a group of 80, about three or four hands went up.
Robin Cabral’s 11 Questions
Robin Cabral, CFRE, is the very effective Director of Development at Holy Cross Family Ministries. I’ll tell you in a moment what she has done which I feel is extremely effective
Savory Handwritten Notes
I have a file called: GOOD STUFF.
The Six Visitors
I just received one of the most delightful messages I have ever had. It came from my dear friend, KC Chew— one of the best fundraisers in Singapore:
Recognition Counts
One of my clients, a college, publishes an Annual Report. But not an Honor Roll of donors.
