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Mark was on my left. Jessica on my right. It was the last day of college classes, and I was sitting between them—two people who didn’t know each other, weren’t dating anyone, but struck me as incredibly kind, smart, and passionate about life. During a break, I turned to them and said, “You two...
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Working in a non-profit can be deeply meaningful, but also incredibly stressful. You’re juggling donor relationships, fundraising goals, tight budgets, internal expectations, and maybe even a bit of...
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One of the most important things I remind fundraisers to do—especially when they’re running on fumes—is to take a “mission moment.” When burnout starts creeping in, it’s not always about doing less....
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As fundraising leaders, we often feel the pressure to always be in motion—responding, doing, producing. It's as if the success of our mission depends solely on our ability to stay busy. After all,...
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Right now, many non-profit organizations are facing significant uncertainty. Budgets are tight. Funding may be at risk. And teams are looking to leadership for clarity and reassurance. If you're in a...
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As a non-profit fundraiser, you have one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the world. You’re responsible for building relationships with donors and colleagues, serving your organization’s...
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There’s a lot of anxiety out there right now. I’ve had more conversations this year than I can count with non-profit leaders and fundraisers who are worried about donor retention, flat revenue, and...
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You are facing a big challenge. Headlines tell the story: government funding is drying up, more than 14,000 non-profit jobs have vanished, and organizations everywhere are struggling to attract and...
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If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you know we talk a lot about building meaningful relationships with donors. Why? Because that’s the core of your role as a major or...
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Not long ago, I received one of the most meaningful donor touch points in my life—and I didn’t see it coming. It caught me completely off guard in the best possible way, and it reminded me just how...
