Why We Can’t Think Big.
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 want to double the size of our organization in five years. Before...I Never Wanted to be a Fundraiser
This was originally posted in 2013. As I move into my 49th year of life, I look back and reflect on how amazing it’s been so far. 26 of those years I have been a fundraiser. I didn’t choose fundraising as a career. For those who are my age and older, that’s typically...Transactional vs. Transformational Gifts
I was in a meeting recently when the development director blurted out, “We need more transformational gifts! All I’m seeing lately are small gifts of $10-20K.” What he was really trying to say was that he wanted more $100K, $500K and $1MM plus type of gifts coming...Three Things that Bother Me About Our Industry: #1 Leadership Will Not Raise Money
Generally, I consider myself to be a positive person. I can usually see hope in almost any situation. But lately, a few things have really been bugging me so much about the industry I love and they keep coming at me almost daily. The other day I was speaking with a...Move Forward: #5 of Five Resolutions for an Outstanding New Year
New Year’s resolutions can be powerful. They can either take you to a new place in life or have the power to make you feel like a complete loser. Over the years I have made dozens of New Year’s resolutions. Most of them I have failed at. Why? Because when I...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
