How Internal Team Dynamics & Dysfunction Derail Fundraising
There is no doubt we all prefer dealing with certain types of people and not dealing with other types. I have a clear profile in my mind right now, as I am writing this, as to the type I do not like dealing with. Stop for a second. Identify yours. There is no doubt...
It’s a Strategy, NOT a Department
It’s not surprising. We are so into ourselves that we forget what fundraising all is about. We are so regimented in our thinking that we lose sight of donors. What am I talking about? The pervasive need that non-profits have to turn a fundraising strategy into a...
The Ultimate Leadership Question: “How Can I Help?”
You know this already. Our sector has more voluntary turnover rates (19%) than the overall labor market (12%) right now. You are losing your fundraisers in droves, and it’s costing you a great deal in time spent replacing employees and in subsequent revenue loss since...
Why Fundraising Needs to Embrace a More Collective Culture
You would most likely agree with me that no one excels at everything that’s required to be a successful fundraiser. But you might find yourself behaving at times like you have to do it all, with no mistakes, all by yourself. What might that look like? Working 10-hour...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
