Fundraiser Education

In world where there are so many demands, how do you prioritize things that get results? In this Truth Talks episode, T-Shank drops some "T-Shankspiration" about looking at your priorities and cutting out the things that don't matter and that aren't getting you results. 

Fear prevents us from doing things that are important, because we're scared. In this Truth Talks episode, T-Shank drops some "T-Shankspiration" about letting go of that fear in order to minimize to maximize your life.

This webinar takes participants through the process of establishing a strategic approach to grant seeking.

As a fundraising coach, one of my critical responsibilities is helping nonprofits set fundraising goals―both long term and short term. I've looked fundraisers in the eyes and said, "You can raise $5,000,000 in one giving day.”...

What is your nonprofit career story? It seems that every week someone contacts me through various vehicles and asks for a career advice meeting. I enjoy helping others and always seek to answer their questions...

How many of you enjoy learning, especially if it is free? In this day and age, you have a great deal of opportunities for free learning, including webinars. My question to you is: Do you take advantage of these opportunities?...

Bill Ryerson has had a lifelong commitment to the environment and reproductive rights. Not only has Bill committed his career to his passion, but he and his wife decided to be “child-free” in order to take action against overpopulation concerns.

Both bowling and tennis are competitive sports. Just ask anyone who’s serious about either. The question is: When you’re fundraising, which are you playing, bowling or tennis? It’s one or the other...

The three elements of a successful major gift program are a good program to present to donors, good donors and a good major gift staff. Jeff and I have seen many major gift situations where one of these elements was missing, and it was impossible for a major gift program to really get traction...

My father is a fundraiser. My grandfather was a fundraiser. And just about all of my siblings and close relatives are involved in community work one way or another. I’ve made it my life’s goal to enhance the work and results of fundraisers. Fundraisers are my people—my passion...