Old MacDonald's Theory of Outstanding Fundraiser Qualities: E-I-E-I-O

I’m about to reveal my Old MacDonald’s theory of the qualities of outstanding fundraisers (you know how they say “the farmer is *out standing* in his field”?). Ahem. Well … the outstanding farmer is surrounded by a chorus of E-I-E-I-Os. The outstanding fundraiser is similar in many ways. S/he sings a similar tune and also works in a nurturing, productive space that enables cultivation and growth.

And that’s why I developed my E-I-E-I-O paradigm. Forget about all the nasty business of “it’s a jungle out there.” No, you (the fundraiser) work on a farm.