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For me, however, this date 125 years ago is most significant. You see, Edward William Snowbarger was born in a Kansas farmhouse. For most, June 18, 1894 is an unremarkable day. If you check online calendars, you’ll discover Uganda was declared a British protectorate by Premier Roseberry. OK – now you’re ready for the next […]
I’ve never had an article published in the Association of Fundraising Professionals‘ flagship magazine . . . until now. Thanks to an invitation from my friend, Gail Perry, who curated the Major Gifts section of this issue, my article, Conversational Asking: Opening the Door for Big-Gift Conversations showed up in this month’s Advancing Philanthropy. Click […]
I’m always on the lookout for great leadership resources. My latest find is the free, just released eBook, Now That’s a Great Question, by my friend Bob Tiede. I already have mine and I can’t wait for you to read yours and tell me what you think. Simply click here to get your free download […]
Last week I met someone I’ve been waiting for months to meet in person. Let me introduce you to my grandson, Christian Feierabend! I got to hold him at the hospital on the day he was born. This picture was taken a couple of days later when he and his mom arrived at home. What […]
I don’t usually get that excited about the release of a new report. Today is different! Try answering these questions: Should charities simply thank the donor for their gift? Should we say ‘thank you’ for the difference a donor’s gift has made? Should we thank donors for being the kind of person they are? The […]
One of the major influences in my adult life is my friend, Jim Whitt. Jim works as a management consultant and refers to himself as a professional provoker (a pretty good description, if you know Jim). In fact, it was Jim who provoked me to write my first book. Jim recently shared a chapter from […]
Labor Day is behind us and we’re now in recruitment season! Selecting the right people is vital to creating an effective, impactful board. Despite this reality, we often fail to spend enough time listening to prospective board members to get a sense of their fit. Ask these questions to discern whether your prospects have a […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about success in fundraising lately. It will come as no surprise to you to know that fundraising is, by its very nature, filled with change and uncertainty. We face challenges that make it difficult to fund the mission of the charities we love so deeply. Most of these hurdles result […]
Anytime you’re making a big ask, especially in a face-to-face meeting, there are two HUGE risks to guard against. The Risk of Early Rejection The Risk of Early Acceptance In fundraising, this happens when we ask for a gift before the donor has enough information and motivation to make a well informed decision. The […]
We did it! We’ve covered all 17 Laws of the Intentional Board™. Today I’m ending the series with a summary and a challenge. Watch it now: I hope you’ve enjoyed these short videos. I truly believe the 17 Laws will transform ineffective, inefficient boards into powerhouses of purpose. I’ve seen it with my own eyes! […]