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.
Four-Letter Words
You know darn well there are some 4-letter words you would never use. At least not in polite company! You can imagine what they are. And there are some other 4-letter words that ar
What Makes You Happy?
This comes from Bill Crouch. He’s Managing Partner of the firm. Gerda Grimshaw posted the question “What makes you happy?” on a TED discussion group on LinkedIn. Jeffrey Dono
Thoughts for a Balanced Life to Get You through Any Crisis
1. Indecision is the key to flexibility. 2. There is absolutely no substitute for a total lack of preparation.