I used to talk a lot about building a culture of philanthropy. It was a popular topic in the fundraising space and had the advantage of...

What do all major gifts have in common? They are meaningful to both the donor and the organization. They should be celebrated. They stem...

“At some point, nonprofit leaders have to ask themselves if the mission is worth the work, the fear, and the risk. If it's not, then what...

One thing you can always count on in the nonprofit space is a plethora of nonprofit industry reports. The other thing you can count on is...

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the AFP Advancement Northwest conference in Seattle. There, I talked about some of the...

I got my fundraising start in employee giving. It was a great place to learn about fundraising -- the messaging, the planning, the...

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: steak fries are highly overrated. More to the point, however, individual giving is the key to...

I’ve got some new subscribers, so I wanted to re-send some info about a free fundraising video series – Try This First ! All too often,...

How do we talk about fundraising? How do we talk about the art of asking? How do we talk about the work - especially to folks outside...

Just like that, we’re in mid-May. If you listen closely, you can hear my fellow consultants pulling together LinkedIn posts about...

There’s always a reason to say “no” to a solicitation. For example … Timing. A lack of interest. A lack of resources. A poorly worded...

The difference between a thoughtful recommendation and a generic one is the difference between an email from a friend and an unsolicited...

It’s been true since the 80’s. The A-Team has the best theme song ever. Also true since the 80’s? Individual giving is the heart of...

In early May, I’ll be leading two fundraising training sessions – and I hope you can join! On May 7, I’ll be leading Try This First:...

One of the trickiest things about fundraising is knowing what kind of story to tell about your organization. We often get so excited to...

Fundraisers know that fundraising is not just the ask. It's the invitation, the connection, and the gratitude. Board members don't always...

Fundraising is exactly what you think it is. To paraphrase Henry Ford, if you think fundraising is an impossible task, you’re right. If...

Corporations can be remarkable philanthropic partners – and nonprofits that look beyond donations and sponsorships can unlock additional...

Early in my fundraising career, my boss gave me a copy of the local business journal – an issue that featured the 100 wealthiest people...

What does it take to thrive in a nonprofit career? Las week, I moderated a panel discussion that tackled that topic – and others –...