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 […]
As a consultant I have the privilege of working with executives at many not-for-profits. Like executives in the for-profit world, they often want it all and they want it yesterday. Speaking of which, yesterday was a perfect example in which I spoke to a potential new client about launching a capital campaign for his very […]
My friend Azriel Cohen is an amazing person who uses his gifts as an artist to bring more peace into the world. Among other things, he has brought together Israelis and Palestinians to study with Thich Nhat Hanh, the world renown Vietnamese Zen master. Azriel is currently in Sarejova presenting his Jerusalem cafes exhibit at […]