Donor Changes Mind
The donor had given $25,000 for a project that the MGO had presented to him – a project with intended outcomes he was very excited about. But there was a problem. The MGO couldn’t get proof of performance information from the program people. And, as much as he tried,...
Donor Stops Giving? Ask for an Exit Interview
It’s done all the time in business. And wise people will always ask “why” if something has gone wrong in a relationship. That’s why I was intrigued with Isa Catto’s article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy from last August, putting forth the idea that when a donor...
Can You Truly Honor Your Donors Without a Strong Mid-Level Program?
Part Two of a Three-Part Series: 3 Reasons a Mid-Level Program is Critical If you ask any CEO or Executive Director if their organization is donor-centered, they will always say “yes.” But in reality, many are not. It’s not that they’re intentionally lying about it,...
Mid-Level Fundraising Honors the Donor
Part Two of a Three-Part Series: 3 Reasons a Mid-Level Program is Critical If you ask any CEO or Executive Director if their organization is donor-centered, they will always say “yes.” But in reality, many are not. It’s not that they’re intentionally lying about it,...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
