Leadership Inventory
Do you want to take a look at your skills as a leader? Do you dare! I have developed an instrument that measures 12 different spectra of a leader’s characteristics and attributes
Making the Ask
A tired and haggard fundraiserMet the Devil at Hell’s gate.
Is the Operation Necessary?
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
David Ogilvy’s Qualities for Success
David Ogilvy is considered history’s High Priest of advertising. He developed a list of what he considers to be the most important factors in successful professionals.
Planned Gifts in 2014
We’re finding that during the difficult economic times, and what we’re going through right now in the recovery— planned gifts and bequests are extremely popular. That’s bec
Energy Is Contagious
Energy is considered one of the important attributes of being a great fundraiser. Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy— the 3-Es donors like to see in the people who call on them for
Conflicts of Interest
We’re working with a client that has an attorney who is a voting member of its Board. He also does all of the legal work for the organization and charges the firm’s regular fee
Responsibilities of a Campaign Manager
If you’re thinking of a capital campaign, I have something quite helpful for you. Or it may be a piece you will want to file away for future reference.