Available Now on Amazon Buy Now I'm THRILLED to announce that the day has finally arrived.The 101 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make And How You Can Avoid Them has just released for...
Ep08: Real world ideas to raise more money with Lisa Notaro, CFRE
Over the last six years Lisa Notaro, CFRE (Arizona AFP Fundraiser of the Year for 2018) has led philanthropic efforts to raise over $120 Million for St. Mary’s Food Bank,...
Ep07: Creating value through strategy, with Ben Stroup
In this episode we talk with our good friend Ben Stroup, Director of Strategic Development at Christian Broadcasting Network. Ben shares with us about the importance of embracing data and...
Ep05: Emotional intelligence is key to fundraising success, with Scott Koskoski
In this interview we talk with our good friend and colleague, Scott Koskoski, Senior Performance Consultant and Partner at BrightDot about the critical role that emotional intelligence plays in a...
Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast, Episode 1
In the first episode of the Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast,I got to interview my good friend, co-author of Rainmaking: The Fundraiser's Guide To Landing Big Gifts, and podcast co-host, Roy C....
What does acquisition have to do with Major Gifts?
The success of your major gift program depends first and foremost on the quality of your donor acquisition program. I know right now there are major gift officers all over...
Cultivating trust-based relationships with major donors
How exactly DO you build trust with donors? What are some of the most effective tools and and strategies you can use to develop authentic, trusting relationships with donors? If...
8 ideas to raise more money from middle and major donors
I've shared these 8 key ideas with over 50 nonprofits in the last two months. Over the next two months I'll be with 30-50 more nonprofits sharing the same thoughts and tips. Chances...
Guest Post from Roy C. Jones, CFRE:
Today's guest post on the biggest mistake fundraisers make is from my great friend (and co-author of Rainmaking: The Fundraiser's Guide To Landing Big Gifts), Roy C. Jones, CFRE. “For...
Uncovering Philanthropic Passion
Uncovering philanthropic passion sounds like a big job, doesn’t it? It isn’t, really—as long as you are a good listener, enjoy spending time with people and know how to build...