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

Chris B.
Jun 12, 20251 min read
A 5-Minute Guide to Individual Giving
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...

Chris B.
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Free Fundraising Resources (for Free!)
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,...

Chris B.
May 28, 20251 min read


Fundraising is like ...
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...

Chris B.
May 21, 20251 min read


Four characteristics of an individual giving program
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...

Chris B.
Apr 23, 20251 min read


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

Chris B.
Apr 9, 20251 min read


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

Chris B.
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Your Donors Are Closer Than You Think
Early in my fundraising career, my boss gave me a copy of the local business journal – an issue that featured the 100 wealthiest people...

Chris B.
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Let Me Convince You To Donate
I used to think that there were certain words or phrases that could convince someone to give to a nonprofit. Say or write the right thing...

Chris B.
Feb 19, 20251 min read


Fundraising Mistakes: Find the Rich!
I've made a lot of mistakes in my fundraising career. One of the first ones was believing that the most important skill in fundraising...

Chris B.
Jan 8, 20251 min read


Happy Anniversary (put down the microwave)
Fundraising is hard. Really hard, sometimes. But ... nonprofits sometimes make it more difficult than necessary (like running a marathon...

Chris B.
Oct 27, 20242 min read


The Importance of Fundraising Mentors
The South Sound chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is launching their mentorship program - and I'm honored to be a...

Chris B.
Jul 24, 20241 min read


Or Current Occupant
I’m still new enough in my journey as a consultant that I’m excited when I get mail addressed to Resolute Philanthropy. That being said –...

Chris B.
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Last Chance for Free Coaching!
Time is running out for a free coaching session! Fundraising succeeds when strategy, leadership, and attitude are aligned. When an...

Chris B.
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Attitude - A Team Effort
In fundraising (and in life), attitude matters. Teams and organizations with a scarcity mindset – or with a mindset that avoids mistakes...

Chris B.
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Transform your fundraising today!
Fundraising succeeds when strategy, leadership, and attitude are aligned. When an organization's fundraising strategy is supported by...

Chris B.
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Road Trip & Some Regret
Have you ever left a meeting or presentation and realized that you forgot to mention something? Here's an example. Yesterday, my flight...

Chris B.
Mar 29, 20242 min read


A tough lesson to learn
Fundraising is filled with hard-won lessons. They can be tech-oriented (what happens to a mailing when you screw up the sorting on a XLS...

Chris B.
Mar 20, 20241 min read


What Are You Waiting For?
This is it! The very last day to sign up for Resolute Philanthropy’s Transformative Fundraising webinar series. Over the next four weeks,...

Chris B.
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Almost time for the webinar!
We are days away from the Transformative Fundraising webinar series from Resolute Philanthropy. It’s been a challenge – but a fun one –...

Chris B.
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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