Get Back to Simple and Effective in 2024
Nothing surprises us anymore. We’ve seen a lot of things in organizations large and small from many parts of the world in the years we have been doing this work and, because of this, we have stories to tell that would amuse, shock, and amaze you. Recently, someone...
10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It
It must be embedded in the nature of human beings that we get bored with the basic, the tried and true, the regular thing – that we always are drawn to the shiny object that catches our eye and makes an immediate impression on all those around us. What is it that...
Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens
The donor is giving $5,000 a year. She has the capacity to easily give $250,000, has the inclination, and has an expressed desire to connect more deeply with the organization. But the frontline fundraiser does not ask for more. Why? He is afraid it might offend her...
How Internal Team Dynamics & Dysfunction Derail Fundraising
There is no doubt we all prefer dealing with certain types of people and not dealing with other types. I have a clear profile in my mind right now, as I am writing this, as to the type I do not like dealing with. Stop for a second. Identify yours. There is no doubt...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
