I recently received a letter from a woman who wanted to raise funds for her newly formed organization. She asked for advice without being specific as to her needs other than the need to raise funds. This was my reply: My specialty is Major Gifts fundraising. I’ve always thought time is better spent cultivating people […]
I had a conversation with an Executive of a not-for-profit recently. She shared with me the same fantasy I have heard over and over. It is as realistic as meeting the controlling billionaire, Christian Grey, and having him swoop in to take her home, to take her places she has never been, to support her […]
Jim Rohn said “rarely does a good idea interrupt you,” and anyone who has sat in on the first meeting of a new development committee can vouch for the truth in that statement. Of course I’m not talking about mature fundraising organizations staffed by a team of professionals who have worked closely with volunteer leadership […]
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