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As I now have moved into my 60s, I have much more patience about things than I did when I was in my 30s or 40s… except a couple of big things—stupidity and injustice. Especially as it relates to how...
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The last quarter of the year is crunch-time for everyone in fundraising. Donors are being bombarded with messages of gratitude and generosity from every organization out there, and your team is...
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The other day, a friend told me about his annual physical. He thought he was doing fine—eating fairly well, staying active, managing work. But the doctor had a different perspective. She laid out...
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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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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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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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Every week, I talk with non-profit leaders who can eloquently articulate their organization's mission. They speak passionately about feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, protecting the...
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The non-profit industry is coming up against another crisis. With the latest freeze on government funding for many agencies, we will start to see a ripple effect down to the everyday non-profit...
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Development Directors are the unsung heroes of a non-profit. Over the years of working on major gifts (and by that, I mean mid-level, major, and planned giving), Richard and I have developed the...
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A three-part series to start the New Year right I love starting off a new year with goals, resolutions, and new ways of thinking. I love being inspired and pumped for the year ahead. In thinking...
