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.
Details Are the Rudder That Directs Your Work
“God is in the details,” said Mies Van der Rohe. To be successful, you understand how essential details are to achieving the highest level of excellence. That’s what gets the
The Ripple Effect
We were reflecting recently on the value and lasting affect of Jerry Panas’ years of work and counsel. Among pieces he wrote were several we would like to share with you over th
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.
Surviving the Fundraising Challenges
You understand that just being able to survive can at times be challenging in our profession. Never let yourself get between a dog and a lamppost! That should be our credo.
It Starts With Clients
Just released: It Starts with Clients: Your 100-Day Plan to Build Lifelong Relationships and Revenue by Andrew Sobel.
Mission Deficit
It is the board’s responsibility to make certain there is not a deficit. And I don’t mean a financial deficit.
The Successful Ones Relish High Objectives
They reach for the moon. They know they might not get there, but they will grab a star on the way down.
Persistence and Perseverance
During these unprecedented times, we encourage you not to give up.
Great Fundraisers Understand This
To be a great fundraiser, you understand there is no goal you can’t achieve, no mountain you can’t climb. Nothing is a barrier or a problem. The great fundraisers understand th
