He’ll be gone two years. Is it fair to say I’m both excited and heartbroken? RJ and Bailey leave today for Portugal where she’s attending the University of the Algarve. RJ will be working remotely on the beach between dives. Sure, we can visit. Sure, we can Facetime. No, it’s not the same. Poor me. […]
When Dean Leo Walsh offered me my first fundraising job – a new position at the UW – I said, “I can’t ask people for money.” Good thing for us both that he didn’t believe me! Turns out not only can I ask people for money, I can ask for ANYTHING and ARTFULLY! Thus – […]
Ok…so I will confess I enjoyed every second VIRTUALLY with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and about 40 of their team earlier this week. While the goal is to eventually be with them in person, this was a terrific way to get them on board THINKING differently about our work and digging in with […]
Recently two major gift fundraisers coaching clients created and held brand new appreciation-engagement events. Tense conversations surfaced as the unexpected and follow-through mishaps generated frustration. Yet the joy and euphoria that followed these mission celebrations with givers who deeply care erased much of the pre-event pain. There’s just nothing like it. Have you been there? […]
So I went to how many fireworks shows??? Who’s counting! Best part was time shared with family! Hope your July holiday was filled with good times… and some quiet times, too! Happy Summer! Best for me is being a major donor to the Kids from Wisconsin. Tyler Curtain is one of the “kids” I am […]
Cheers to YOU as the sun rises and sets on the longest day of the year. (I am writing this June 21). Today brings 3 hours and 17 minutes more daylight and I got to see it start to finish! Wohoo! This day was a full one – not a crack in the calendar. I […]
Have you ever been in total awe of what you were seeing? The Y2Y Board Retreat in Montana provided my first chance ever to visit Yellowstone National Park (and Ken joined in!). This experience was so amazing because of the newfound connection I have made to nature – grizzlies, bison, elk, moose, and so […]
It’s almost summer! Get excited! This is my life right NOW (and I’ll bet yours too!) And we need to GET EXCITED! Listen up…. Get excited about the weeds you pulled in the garden this afternoon. And…get excited about how the garden will look when it’s all done! Get excited about raising $5,000 and $10,000 […]
Together. Again. Wohoo! It was just the BEST! Three incredible and passionate IN PERSON experiences! Congrats to The Volunteer Center, their passionate Executive Director Sharon Bass, and her team for a wildly successful Celebration of Service event! The hall was ignited with hundreds of energetic high school students through seniors who lend a hand and […]
Ok, I confess. Being in a room with Board and Leadership is THEE BEST THING I DO! Leading a Board Experiences is an opportunity for me to: clear confusion address distaste for the “f” word (fundraising, you silly) plant seeds for BIG VISIONS and, provide a self-selected road-map of how to help with fundraising ……….and […]
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