Are You Begging and Bargaining with Donors?I had a proposal rejected by a potential client this week. And even though that’s not an out-of-the-ordinary experience in the day in the...
My Dad’s Cancer is Gone…Because of YOU.In 3 hours, I get to hug my cancer free dad for the first time. This brutal journey he’s been on for the past few months is nearly coming...
Your Board is Bored.I sit in a LOT of board meetings. As a consultant, I’m often asked to present on updates with current clients, pitch our services to...
Revenge of the Data Nerds!For all you data geeks out there – we have a first peek at what the third quarter of giving looked like, and it is a mixed bag of good,...
Hurry! Panic Like It’s the End of the Year!Ok gang! Last big push for you and your organization to rock the end of your 2021! Nearly 10% of all nonprofit donations come in during...
What Fundraising Hunger Games Looks likeWelp. I finally witnessed what making fundraising events turn into the Hunger Games looks like. If you haven’t seen the video of an...
But wait! There's More!This week, I got the opportunity to present to our friends at the International Association of Business Communicators - and if you...
How to Raise $1 million without asking for moneyHere’s a hint: It takes enthusiasm, patience, a great story and a bit of luck “I don’t have time to volunteer, but I do have lots of...