As Memorial Day approaches, I’m reminded how grateful I am for the freedoms that we have in this nation. And the cost that so many men and women have paid...
Are you soliciting minor gifts from MAJOR donors?
One key way to maximize Long-Term Donor Value in your direct response program is to ensure that each time you make an ask, you're asking every donor for the most...
I’ve got a good excuse for not writing. I swear.
I can't believe it has been 69 days since I last blogged. That's HORRIBLE. It's not that I haven't had anything to say. It's just that I haven't had time...
Equipping Your Nonprofit Board for Success
Board member expectations are always a hot topic in this sector. Ask any nonprofit executive or development staff member and they're likely to give you a laundry list of things their board...
Welcome!
Welcome to my new home on the web! I'm glad that you could stop by for a minute. As a fundraising consultant, I travel the nation meeting with nonprofits of all...
So you want to be a Nonprofit Rockstar, huh?
You’re early in your career, passionate about the cause you’re working to advance, but sure wish you could climb the career ladder more quickly. Right? Maybe you want to go...
6 Mistakes That Can Kill Your Major Gift Efforts
Here's an article from RainMaker Blog, a blog targeted to sales professionals. In this post the author talks about the six key things a sales person could do (or fail...
Tips For Building a Stronger Culture of Philanthropy
Developing a strong, consistent culture of philanthropy is something that few organizations do well. Unfortunately, it's critical to your long-term fundraising success. It's critical to your ability to retain high level...
Church Fundraising: Are They Leaving Money On The Table?
I was sitting in church Saturday afternoon and realized that I’d never (that I can remember) received a thank you note or call for any contribution I’d ever made to...