Fundraiser Education
December 29, 2017 at 11:03 am
Whether we like it or not, 2018 is almost here. I typically spend the last few days of the calendar year reviewing the year in perspective. I take notes and see how I can improve in the next calendar year...
December 28, 2017 at 9:40 am
Principle 3 of The Eight Principles™ is Leadership Leads™. The governing board and senior staff of an organization are the ones responsible for doing the leaping. Far too often, however, those leading are the ones resisting their role...
December 22, 2017 at 11:21 am
It is now time for Christmas 2017. Hopefully, for nonprofit executives, it is finally a time to rest for a few days. Many will be with their families at home, and others will travel. Many of us will also spend some quiet moments reflecting on the past year. For now, I hope everyone can truly celebrate the meaning of Christmas and enjoy the time off...
December 18, 2017 at 3:32 pm
It is now time for Christmas 2017. Hopefully, for nonprofit executives, it is finally a time to rest for a few days. Many will be with their families at home, and others will travel. Many of us will also spend some quiet moments reflecting on the past year. For now, I hope everyone can truly […]
December 15, 2017 at 10:42 am
I have always had a personality that cared about others. I have many weaknesses, but my one great strength is empathy. When I am with someone, I immediately place myself in their shoes. Another factor that has shaped my being is sports. I have loved sports from a very early age. I enjoyed playing individual sports and team sports. The thrill of competition is something that I have loved and have never forgotten...
December 14, 2017 at 11:05 am
Several years back, a popular consumer product used the tag line, “Accept no substitutes,” to claim singular distinction for their product. The implication here is that the quality of the product is so high, the essence of the experience so fulfilling that you’ll never want anything else. Ever...
December 13, 2017 at 11:43 am
The warning was prophetic. Maurice Levite sat in a modest office in Falls Church, Va., about a decade ago and cautioned his longtime friend, Brian Arthur Hampton, against continuing to use telemarketers to fund his small veterans charity. With the help of his fundraisers-for-hire, Hampton had increased Circle of Friends for American Veterans’ income by…
December 12, 2017 at 11:18 am
About 80 percent of startups aspire to scale-up their current operations over the next year and a half, according to a recent Abila Nonprofit Finance Study, and it’s important for them to understand that without careful planning, growth—even the nonprofit variety—can turn toxic. As the founder of MEBO International and a seasoned nonprofit leader, I’ve seen many…
December 11, 2017 at 12:11 pm
It was time to trot out my PowerPoint presentation and go through all the points of what we did as a company, the results we secured and how we did it. I was invited into the office of the president of a very prestigious eastern nonprofit. The purpose of the meeting was to explain what…
December 6, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Who doesn’t love a holiday? The very word conjures up notions of celebration, warmth and love. If you’re a donor-centered fundraising practitioner, you’d be a fool not to take advantage. Why not tap into pre-existing positive vibes to increase the chances your appeal will be warmly received? After all, if you can channel something positive…
