The Case for Fundraising Metrics That Actually Matter
Something that has been irritating me lately is that I’m hearing how non-profits, worried that 2023 was not as good financially, are going back to using old metrics to “manage” frontline fundraisers. It seems that we cannot learn from the past, so we have to continue...
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...
Why Am I Failing at My Job?
“Why am I failing at my job?” We hear this question a lot these days. Failure is lurking for many (if not most) mid-level, major gifts, and planned giving officers in the non-profit sector. But it’s a quiet question. You have to dig to find it. Why? Because these good...
Evaluating Donor Giving Potential Without Wealth Data Information
“What is the most effective and efficient way to evaluate our database for giving potential if we don’t have wealth screening software?” That was the question posed to Jeff and me when we did a live Q & A of blog readers and Veritus Gift Academy alumni. The...
This is the Time to Change, Permanently
There are just a TON of fundraising resources out there right now, about how to deal with the coronavirus crisis. I mean, everything from how to do virtual events to how to do your work from home, while you’re teaching your kids “new math,” while walking your...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
