LISTEN. We fundraisers tend in the direction of extroversion. We’re talkers, schmoozers, people-people. We have the gift of gab. Which is all good — most… Read More »This one thing for year-end fundraising success: listen
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.
I recently ran across the phrase “informed attribute,” which I’ve learned involves saying something is X, but without showing it to be so. We bump… Read More »Don’t let informed attributes inform your fundraising
One article back, I encouraged fundraisers to see themselves through donors’ eyes. Today, the guys over at The Agitator, a daily must-read for me, picked… Read More »How not to annoy donors