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.
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.
In the week since I chose and announced to the world my three words for 2017, several times the trio has crept into conversations with… Read More »My three words for your 2017 fundraising success
There’s much about 2016 that I’d just as soon forget, starting with the ugly U.S. presidential race. Fortunately, good memories from the past 12 months… Read More »Generous Matters top 10 list for 2016
According to Giving USA 2016, generosity is at an all-time high in America. Happy days are finally here for our nation’s nonprofit community, or so… Read More »When donor capability goes down, look up
You’ve likely heard it said that people vote with their pocketbooks. I’ve used the old saw myself when encouraging nonprofit leaders (board members, CEOs, and… Read More »Pocketbook voters
I love when an idea that’s central in my teaching, writing, and consulting on fundraising is confirmed in the words of a thought leader admired… Read More »It’s time to vote competition off the island