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Structure Your FREEDOM!
Perhaps “Major Gift Officer” and “Freedom” feels mutually exclusive! Our long days, bustling from donor visits to internal meetings, attending events, writing compelling correspondence, and struggling to meet metrics and dollar goals hardly feels “open” or “flexible.” And, oh yeah, where’s our family or workouts in all of this? But in reality, most of us […]
Why can’t you do it all yourself?
“Many hands make light work.” Remember that saying? (Credited to John Heywood – I thought it was my mother.) When did it change to, “You can connect from almost anywhere now so you can do it ALL yourself.” WRONG! As Major Gift Officers, Executive Directors, Directors of Development, VP’s of Development and others in management […]
Do you keep it simple? Six simple steps.
I wish to bring to your attention, and deliberate upon, the merits, challenges and opportunities brought forth by making it a “best practice” to avoid complexity in all aspects of your professional endeavors. In other words, “Keep it simple!” Simplicity is NOT the process of “dumbing down.” In fact, nothing could be farther from the […]
“Are you worth it?”
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 […]
Say it, “My Time, My Turn, My World!”
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 […]
Your Real Job Description
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 […]
Write YOUR Own Obit
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 […]
13 Tips for Finding the Funny in Fundraising
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 […]
Be Grateful – For EVERYTHING!
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 […]
BOO! Fundraisers’ Fears and Fixes
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 […]