Beyond the Numbers: Asking the Right Questions in Fundraising
I recently got an email from Philanthropy Today with the headline, “Big Gifts Rise by 6% This Year, Aided by a Single Giant Donation.” Now, you probably will not read past that headline because, well, you’re busy. I get that, but what will happen is that everyone will...
It’s a Trend: Donors Are Giving Less!
It’s the classic “sky is falling” drama. A report comes out stating that giving was down, in total, over the previous period. And most people jump on board and put the headline as THE reason their revenue is down. And then we are done. There is nothing more to say....
Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels
This is Part One of a two-part blog series. Read Part Two here. You are not a machine. You are human. A human being who is asked to do more with less. With staff shortages, you’re covering for empty seats and yet are still expected to deliver on your goals. These are...
You’ve Taken on Too Much… It’s Time to Unload Some of Your Responsibilities
A couple of years ago, I was helping to manage a Major Gift Officer at a medium-sized non-profit. Mary (not her real name) was a veteran fundraiser who was struggling with making her revenue goals when I met her. Her manager was concerned because she had been a...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
