The wow of fundraising as ministry
As part of her year-long Skype-based coaching contract with me, a ministry head from California and I are reading Henri Nouwen’s beautiful little book, A… Read More »The wow of fundraising as ministry
As part of her year-long Skype-based coaching contract with me, a ministry head from California and I are reading Henri Nouwen’s beautiful little book, A… Read More »The wow of fundraising as ministry
I bump into it all the time — development folk in small to mid-sized nonprofits and ministry organizations running themselves ragged with activities they call… Read More »Stop calling everything fundraising. Everything isn’t.
Gifts as expressions of concern, commitment, attachment, loyalty, and love — those are the motivations that fundraisers of faith assume and which we know how… Read More »When anger is the motivation behind a gift, then what?
Ah that Seth Godin and his ability to say a lot in a few words. He did it again recently with a bit of sage… Read More »A turn-down isn’t personal. Seriously.
“The leadership pool has never been more shallow,” a recently retired pastor commented as a carload of us hurried to the airport following a seminary… Read More »Tipperary, the long walk, and fundraising
I don’t want to be one of those people who assumes that every member of every board is cut out for fundraising. And slap me… Read More »Board member, how about giving fundraising a try?
A fundraising colleague told me about her work with a major donor prospect over a period of more than six months. She had focused the… Read More »Follow the love lines to the gift
When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, See… Read More »Singing abundance in the key of D major
Fundraisers are a passionate lot and with that passion comes strong opinions on various and sundry topics. However, there’s a time to speak up for… Read More »Yes, there is a “u” in fundraising, but it’s not about you.
Topping the list of most often asked questions from frustrated nonprofit CEOs and ministry heads is “How do I get my board to grab hold… Read More »The parable of surfing dogs, your board, and fundraising