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You may have heard me say at one time or another that I consider my purpose as a consultant and coach to equip people for success in both fundraising and nonprofit leadership. I take this very seriously because I believe, like you, that your mission is worth the effort. It’s a good practice, both on […]
One of the biggest ‘whys’ in my life is family. I am truly fortunate and richly blessed to have a healthy, growing family to live life with. Watching my family grow is one of the great joys of my life. I was reminded of this recently when my youngest grandchild, Preston, celebrated his first birthday. […]
Have you been thinking about launching a campaign to help extend the reach of your mission? Maybe you’re considering new construction, adding to your existing facilities or expanding programs in a big way. Have you hesitated getting started on a major campaign because you weren’t sure it could succeed? When it comes to capital campaigns, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]