I am always a few feet off the ground for weeks after the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. It is humbling and invigorating to see what our profession accomplishes to “compose a good world.” (Maya Angelou) It’s a massive conference and an investment to attend. But WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! It was even better because I […]
I saw this coffee cup at my local Hallmark. I absolutely went nuts! “YES! It IS MY Time, MY Turn and MY World! ” I shouted in the store, beaming. There were two mugs, one for me, one for my sister. MY Time I create my life. I used to say, “I’m negotiating with the […]
This past December I had the pleasure of hearing CASE President John Lippincott as we presented at “CASE V and VI Together.” It was pure joy to hear John proclaim what a GREAT time this is to be in development work. There is enormous demand, our roles have never been more strategic, respect for our […]
As 2013 begins, we reflect. Another year..done, gone, lived. Seems to me we go through this process… Yikes, how can it be a new year? Geeze, what did I REALLY get accomplished? Well… I did do… And I do have these things to be grateful for… And this coming year will be even better… more […]
As 2012 and all the Year End Magic (remember YOU CHOOSE how you view year end) comes to a close… here are my Top 13 Tips for incorporating humor into our Major Gift work. This title and tips were created from my Major Gift Success Club December interview with Liysa Callsen, author, stand-up comedian and […]
Consider your ability to be grateful for EVERYTHING that comes into your life! Giving thanks is really quite simple — yet in our daily rush we tend to focus on the “Yet To Do” and forget to be grateful for the “Ta Da’s!” big and small. A successful, happy life requires continuous growth. And gratitude […]
Tis the season to be scared! Think about it. Someone or something scares you… you freeze, your heart races, you sweat, your eyes widen. In a haunted house this might be exhilarating and exciting, but in our major gift work, (and in many areas of our lives) it is crippling. But realize this — THE […]
How many of your goals have you accomplished so far this year? Have your current strategies made you more successful, healthier, and happier? September 22 is the 265th day of the year. Yep…100 days to go and we’re face to face with those New Year’s resolutions again. If you continue doing what you’ve done these […]
In our major gift development work, we speak passionately about passion! The best staff, volunteers and donors are those who have PASSION for our mission. Have you ever noticed, however, that this passion can cross over to drama? And that can be a real challenge. Yes, drama! We say we hate it, but we create […]
“The secret to success is not to try to avoid or get rid of or shrink from your problems; the secret is to grow yourself so that you are bigger than any problem.” —T Harv Ecker Some days it seems everything is a challenge. Major gift calls cancel, the data base fails, you get bad […]
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