It’s year-end and YOU are in this honorable and noble profession called Fundraising and Development. Whatever your role or title, are you scared or wildly excited, or a mix this year-end? Well, let’s save the scared for Halloween! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! (Although Scott Haumersen, a Managing Partner at Wegner CPAs, and I don’t really look too […]
You are STILL unstoppable. Period. No doubts. No matter what. Yet, listen up….you may also feel less sure about your relationships – personal and professional – than ever before. Why? Donors, friends and even family, often react now in ways that totally surprise you – this throws you off to be sure! When you could count on a […]
It’s September – and that means Stewardship. Sharing sincere thanks NOW and showing donors the tangible results of their giving – even if it is intangible – sets the stage for COMFORTABLE year-end asking conversations. Of course we are constantly thinking about how we can be grateful recipients….but sometimes it gets away on us. Check […]
We pay lip service to stewardship – yet it is the most important piece of any and every relationship! Why? The donor deserves to enjoy their giving! In my last blog I shared tips for how you THINK about stewardship. So In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) check out Marcy’s 8 Key Ideas to Trigger […]
“Thank you!” Seems like ‘thank you’ came right after ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’ as you learned to speak! And throughout your early years how often were you reminded, “Now what do you say?” “Oh, right. Thank you.” In your work inspiring generosity, (and by the way, THANK YOU for what you do to inspire generosity!), there […]
Your written word has power ONLY when it is read, remembered and/or acted on. With your words you lift up, inform, share, tear down, heal, love, inspire and teach. As you build relationships with current and prospective major givers, what is important in your writing – handwritten, letter, email, text whatever? Here are 10 tips…for […]
Do you enjoy that zoom feature that lets us “improve our appearance” on zoom? Works great – try it if you haven’t yet. You have a tremendous opportunity now to rebuild your life as we re-enter from the Land of Covid. Whether you continued to come into the office this past year, spent months remote, […]
There is a lot for you to think about as you consider doing again what you’ve always done when it comes to events that make sense – especially for major gifts! But first – ENJOY the LONG WEEKEND here in the States! That means do something that is FUN for you! Stop and smell the lilacs! […]
“For every thing, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn turn turn. A time to be born, a time to die.” (The Byrds – listen here.) For Simone Joyaux, “one of the most thoughtful, inspirational, and provocative leaders in the philanthropic sector worldwide,” that time was May 2, 2021. She died from a massive stroke […]
Your Non-Profit Board is key to your success…in these remarkable times and always. I know that you care about engaging them in a way that makes this a win for all! In my several board fundraising workshops over the past few months – virtually and in-person – it’s clear that HOW to do this isn’t […]
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