My three words for your 2017 fundraising success
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
Fundraising
Generous Matters top 10 list for 2016
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
Giving isn’t just for Tuesday
Excuse me for raining on the #givingtuesday celebration parade. If the day went well for you and yours, hooray! But I’m still fuming about the… Read More »Giving isn’t just for Tuesday
Pocketbook voters
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
It’s time to vote competition off the island
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
What if it’s not what you say but how you sit, stand, or twitch?
You’ve summoned up your courage to ask for that big gift. Perhaps you’ve gone so far as to role-play with a colleague your solicitation pitch.… Read More »What if it’s not what you say but how you sit, stand, or twitch?
6 things you need to know about fundraising
“How can we get more people to support our organization? We’re working hard but not seeing the results we need.” The caller’s frustration was palpable… Read More »6 things you need to know about fundraising
Red letter money talk
Recently, I was privileged to lead a Barnabas Foundation webinar on the topic of the pastor’s role in growing generous hearts. Despite my doubt that… Read More »Red letter money talk
Fourth-quarter encouragement for discouraged fundraisers
From what I see and hear out there, fundraisers, and most especially those raising funds for small to mid-size nonprofits, are struggling to keep their… Read More »Fourth-quarter encouragement for discouraged fundraisers
Overcoming low self-efficacy esteem
There’s no shortage of huge, seemingly intractable challenges waiting for solutions, and all clamoring for our philanthropic support. So many challenges in fact, that everyday… Read More »Overcoming low self-efficacy esteem