Listening
The most important communication skill of a fundraiser is that of listening. It is listening that truly inspires the gift.
When a Board Member Resists Giving or Asking. Part I
“He shook his finger at me. It was obvious this was a topic he felt keenly about.
You Must Ask
When we ask men and women why they haven’t given to the organization, the single, most often repeated answer is— they weren’t asked. At some point, you must ask for the gift.
Determine. Dare. Do.
The uncertainties surrounding economic, political, and pandemic affecting our world, dare us to think differently. They make us reexamine past practices and design new strategies f
Never Be Satisfied
The successful fundraiser is not easily satisfied. Only the very best will do.
Listen Carefully
You will hear a gift. You perhaps know the definition of an anagram. It means two words that have different meaning but contain precisely the same letters.
What Makes a Great Fundraiser Great?
Of all the talents, skills, and characteristics a fundraiser can bring to the profession, the mightiest is the ability to listen.
Decisions Determine Resources
It is important to understand that resources do not determine decisions — Decisions determine resources.
Work Burns Like Fire in Their Bones
There must be a flaming commitment to the mission of the organization. But more than that, it is an absolute love affair for the work itself.
Update on Covid Philanthropy
As we continue to move forward with our clients campaign plans, we find that the ‘pause button’ set during these past months has been released for many organizations. This has
