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Any chance you could join us? If this doesn’t work with your schedule, please drop by another time and say “Hello!” Your friend, Kent Stroman, America’s ASKing Coach

I’m having an exceptional year in 2016, and I hope you are as well.  It has been a busy few months, and as I look ahead, things will continue to be robust for quite some time. I hope we can connect at one or more of these events in the upcoming months.  Here’s where you […]

NOTE:  Due to severe thunderstorms, today’s Walk With A Consultant is being Rescheduled for next Sunday, April 24.  Same time.  Same place.  Hope to see you then. Join me Sunday, April 17 for the launch of  Walk with a Consultant. What is it, you ask? A chance for me to give back to our profession in […]

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.  […]

As you might’ve heard, I’ve teamed up with John Millen to create a new program we’re both very excited about.  “Storytelling for Analytical Leaders” is geared towards leaders in any field and will help people like you to understand the importance of storytelling and how to tell good stories. But today I want to focus […]

Last year, I had the privilege of meeting Rev. Sebastian Ombima at church one Sunday. Sebastian is the founder of Charity Centre Kenya, an organization that operates two orphanages in Kenya and also is working on several other projects in the country. In addition to running the organization, Sebastian is a pastor and has a […]

Most events don’t bring enough resources to the mission to justify their existence. Yet, many organizations continue to believe special event fundraising is a good way to raise money.  Events CAN bring in a lot of money but they can also cost a lot in time and resources. While I always recommend investing your time […]