It's Never Too Late to Ask
Nelson Andrews was a wonderful mentor and chair of our firms' advisory board. Always full of enthusiasm, encouragement and wisdom, Nelson did not like endowments. His reason? He felt you needed to hit the streets every year to hear from your supporters. In making an ask, he reasoned, the giving response was really an answer to the question, "How are we doing?" Be sure you ask this important question of your supporters — and especially your best supporters!
Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.
