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Last week I was privileged to deliver the keynote address at the Dining Out for Life International Conference in New Orleans. What an experience! One of the topics I addressed was Fundraising Events and Major Gifts: How do we get from one to the other? If you’ve been in the fundraising world very long, you […]
If you’re like me, August really snuck up on you. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone! I’ve had a truly wonderful 2015, and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next few months. My calendar for the rest of the year presents me with several exciting experiences and opportunities. If […]
“Our team is ready to practice asking and then to proceed to ask as a direct result of what we learned at The Asking Academy.”– Ed Tolbert, campaign chair, 1st Presbyterian Church. The Summer 2015 Asking Academy is well underway, and I have already seen these new teams grow and improve in their understanding of […]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of prospective donors who could help fund your mission? Have you ever felt like you’ve wasted your time talking to the wrong people? Over the years, I’ve developed a system that I believe can help organizations like yours know the best place to start when it comes […]
It’s a GREAT time to train your fundraising team! Since we have just a few seats available in the upcoming Asking Academy, we’re offering a one-time 2015 rate reduction for a 4, 5 or 6 person team . . . if you commit by June 18. Check this out – you will save hundreds of dollars. […]
In April, I shared some simple ways to show appreciation for your board members and explained a little bit about why it’s so important for your organization to do. Today, we’ll focus on the “who” in board appreciation and talk about another simple tip to show your board members you appreciate their work! So, you […]
This year has been full of activity already and summer is right around the corner. I’ve moved from writing to speaking to welcoming a new grandson – and lots more between. Some days I feel like I barely have time to take a breath! As I look at my calendar, I’m excited about many new […]
I’m excited to tell you about a FREE, online, worldwide Fundraising Summit coming up next month (April 6-12). I’m one of the speakers, along with over 40 of the world’s top healthcare fundraisers. The Hospital Fundraising Summit is going to be well worth your time! Here are the top 10 reasons why you MUST attend. […]
I’ve condensed my top planning strategies into a high impact webinar and you’re invited! Please join my friends at Business Performance USA and other leaders from across the country at noon (Central Time) Tuesday, March 10. This free webinar is titled 5 Tips to Jumpstart your Strategic Plan and I’m confident you’ll find it beneficial […]
“It quite honestly scared me!” That’s what my friend Steve Warrick, of John 3:16 Mission, said about fundraising before he started the Asking Academy. But Steve’s not alone. People all across the country tell me fear is holding them back from achieving their fundraising goals. They’re afraid to ask, afraid to hear the answer, and […]