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When my good friend Amy Eisenstein asked me to write the foreword for her new book, 50 Asks in 50 Weeks, Second Edition, it was one of the easiest “yes” responses I’ve ever made! The impact of this book on my fundraising skills can’t be overstated, and I know you’ll benefit in the same way […]
“an imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for an unexplained problem or fault” “a small imaginary creature that is blamed when something does not work properly” These words describe a gremlin. A gremlin is also that little voice in your head saying, “I can’t do this, who do I think I am?” or “I’m not […]
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been discussing some tips from a seminar called “Mission, Money, & Management: Keeping Boards and Donors Connected in Difficult Times.” This week’s tip are all about story. I love stories. If you’ve spent any time with me, you know that I enjoy a powerful story and the way […]
This week’s video features some tips and insights into writing successful grant proposals. You’ve heard me say it before, “Get in line, Stay in line, Get to the Front of the Line”. What do you do when you’re at the front of the line and are asked to submit a grant proposal? Learn about […]
Donor acquisition is costly and time-consuming. However, donor attrition is even more costly, because it’s like saying goodbye to a customer! And almost always, donor attrition is the result of neglect rather than offense. It isn’t that you’re doing something wrong, it’s just that you aren’t doing something right. How can you nurture and maintain […]
A few weeks ago, I shared this quote with you. Those words had a big impact on my own feelings about stories and data. Today I’ll show you how numbers and stories may affect your organization’s case statement. There is a temptation in the case statement to wow the readers with impressive numbers and other […]
A board retreat can generate amazing results for an organization. Renewed excitement about the mission and direction going forward. Camaraderie and relationship building with other board members. Getting on the “same page” and purposefully working toward a common goal. The “why” of board retreats is simple: your board needs to be intentional about the big, important topics. […]
“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson What do many successful executives, top athletes, and joyful people have in common? They use coaches to help them live their dreams and be the best they […]
Part of my work as a consultant is to help organizations cast a vision for their future. I’m passionate about vision-casting because of the clarity it brings to mission, purpose, strategic goals and strategic plans. In my new video, I answer some key questions to help you start the vision casting process for your organization. […]
Foundation proposals play a key role in the fundraising process. But how can you make your proposal stand out? Here are three quick tips to help make the proposal process rewarding for your organization. #1 – Focus more on knowledge of YOUR OWN organization, rather than fretting over deep research about the foundation. They know […]