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No Wonder You’re Leaving
I feel like every six months or so, either Richard or I feel compelled to write about the state of turnover in our industry. It’s sad, because honestly, not much has changed in over a decade of...
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I feel like every six months or so, either Richard or I feel compelled to write about the state of turnover in our industry. It’s sad, because honestly, not much has changed in over a decade of...
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Fourth in a Six-Part Series: What Should I Do If…? Something happens in almost every non-profit where, over time, we lose focus. And as the non-profit grows, it breaks down into departments or siloes...
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First in a Series: What Should I Do If…? A Six-Part Series Inspired by You
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How effective is your board at helping you solicit major gifts? If your board is like most of the boards Richard and I have encountered over the years, probably not great. It’s not easy to recruit...
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When I was a development director, there were times that I felt really alone. Especially when I was struggling. I didn’t have many people I could bounce ideas off easily. And at that time, it wasn’t...
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Major Gift work is not easy. Yet when I read the headlines of our industry magazines and web sites, everyone seems to have either an easy way to do major gifts, or some kind of major gift fundraising...
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“How are you telling your donors they are making a difference with their giving? No, really. How are you letting them know they are making an impact on the world?” Richard and I find ourselves asking...
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A few weeks ago I was in a meeting with a non-profit development team and their CEO. The CEO came into the meeting, sat down, and with a big smile on her face, said, “Team, I want us to dream big. I...
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.