Why Asking Boldly Hardly Ever Happens
The donor is giving $5,000 a year. She has the capacity to easily give $250,000, has the inclination, and has an expressed desire to connect more deeply with the organization. But the frontline fundraiser does not ask for more. Why? He is afraid it might offend her...
Veritus Client Corner: Former Optometrist Now Helps Donors See How They Can Make a Difference for Children
Today’s Client Corner article features an interview with Gina Hedberg, Donor Relations Director at Holt International Children’s Services. Gina Hedberg discovered her career in fundraising through an unconventional route. After several years practicing...
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...
Do You Realize Who You Really Are? Here’s What We Know About Great Fundraisers
Right this moment, your head is down, running full speed, until you reach the end of this holiday season. Your hand is cramped from writing so many notes, your heart is beating fast, and you don’t quite know how you will make it through. So, why the blog on who you...TOP RATED PODCAST
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