In Fundraising, Vulnerability Is Your Greatest Strength
Vulnerability means showing up as your whole, real, authentic self. When you open up, it gives others permission to do the same.
Who Are You Presenting to Your Donor?
Successful donor presentations are more about having an authentic conversation about a situation, than about having all the words perfect.
Creating Donor Joy: Breaking Through the Noise with Thanks
You need to find ways – sometimes surprising or unusual ways – to break through the daily clutter and noise of a donor’s life. When they notice you, it can be a pleasant surprise.
7 Ways to Give Your Donors an Amazing Experience
Give your major donors an experience they will not forget when they think about your non-profit. Here are some ideas for you to do just that…
Do Your Words Really Matter?
One of my pet peeves is sitting with someone who is just chattering away about certain values and positions – but they really have no intention of actually acting on any of those values or the positions that they are taking. It is just words flowing out of their...
Will the Donor Follow You?
I got inspired this morning. I was reading Seth Godin’s latest blog post, entitled “Who says go?” The blog post is 3 sentences long – but it’s powerful. And it made me think of you. Essentially he says that most people want to follow other people who exude confidence....TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
