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In recent months, I’ve spoken with countless fundraisers who are facing an uncomfortable and exhausting truth: they’re being asked to do more with less. “I’m doing the work of three people right now because of layoffs.” “We just lost a major grant, but leadership still expects us to hit the same...
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“Should I friend my donor on Facebook?” “Is it OK to follow my donors on Instagram, LinkedIn, or other social media channels?” I get these questions all the time. They're fair questions, especially...
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It’s no secret that front-line fundraisers are leaving their roles at an alarming rate. Many are walking away from causes they care deeply about because the work environment isn’t sustainable. As...
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My guess is that either you—or someone you know—are thinking about leaving their organization for another position. Maybe they’ve already left. It’s happening across the sector, and it’s not slowing...
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Every person has a story. Every donor on your caseload has one too—a journey that has shaped their passions, their values, and their deep desire to feel significant. At the heart of giving is a...
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As you know, relationship-based fundraising is not about making your goals or having a successful campaign. It's about building authentic relationships. Mid-Level (MLOs) and Major Gift Officers...
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Not long ago, I was talking with a group of board members after a meeting. The conversation started light—family, sports, business. But it didn’t stay there. One of them leaned in and said, “I don’t...
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Look, I get it. Every month, there's a new shiny object in fundraising. AI this, machine learning that, the latest tech promising to revolutionize how we raise money. And here's the thing—I'm not...
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If you’re a fundraiser, your mission is simple, but powerful: help donors find joy through their giving by connecting them to meaningful programs that change the world. That’s it. Your role is to...
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Our culture loves a lone‑wolf success story. “Self‑made billionaire.” “Pulled herself up by the bootstraps.” These stories are inspiring, sure—except they’re fiction. Every standout leader I know can...
