It’s Not Too Late: Step-by-Step Strategies to End Your Year Strong
This is it, folks! For many of you, this is the most significant time of year for donor giving. That’s why it’s so critical to be working in a mindful, planful, and strategic way. How you show up in relationship with your donors can make a big difference during such...
A Donor Offers to Give You Twice What You Expected
There were two events last month I want to tell you about. They are opposite. In one, the frontline fundraiser was ready. In the other, he wasn’t. And it was an opportunity lost. Context: Jeff and I and our team of frontline fundraising coaches are constantly telling...
Question of the Month: Why do we recommend creating both budget AND aspirational goals?
When we work with fundraisers on goal-setting for individual donors, we recommend that they create both a budget goal that aligns to the organization’s official budget AND an aspirational goal to help them dream big about opportunities to partner with their donors for...
How to Write a Great Out-of-Office Message (with Key Info for Your Donors)
Everyone at the office is just about ready to shut down their laptops for some time off during the holidays. But you don’t want to leave your donors hanging. What if they have questions about sending in a last-minute year-end gift? Now, this doesn’t mean you or your...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
