Fundraiser Education

You may have heard of the fundraising technique called “fundcrushing.” It was presented to me recently as a novel way to raise money. It’s based on the mistaken assumption that your prospective donors will respond if they know truly how huge the challenge is you want to solve...

It’s your ultimate goal: To raise enough money for your organization to be healthy and prosperous … for as long as your important work is needed. Just like Spock said, “Live long and prosper!”...

It’s your ultimate goal: To raise enough money for your organization to be healthy and prosperous … for as long as your important work is needed. Just like Spock said, “Live long and prosper!” But in our work, it’s sometimes hard to focus. The firehose of deadlines, event planning, meeting follow-up—so much to do that […]

One of the hardest things to do when you’re the founder of a startup is gain traction and funding for your company. The marketplace is crowded and investors are inundated with requests. With so much competition, how can you separate from the crowd? One way is to get rated by Oddup, a research platform that…

When you hear the words “self-care,” what images come to mind? Maybe you imagine peace and quiet on an empty beach with crystal blue waters or getting pampered at a local spa, but it could be as simple as being given an hour alone to catch up on a good book or enjoying a cup of coffee at your local park...

When you hear the words “self-care,” what images come to mind? Maybe you imagine peace and quiet on an empty beach with crystal blue waters or getting pampered at a local spa, but it could be as simple as being given an hour alone to catch up on a good book or enjoying a cup […]

Several years ago, I was asked to be part of a meeting between a nonprofit and a significant business in the community. At first glance, one would expect that the nonprofit did not have the total resources it needed for success. The business the nonprofit was soliciting had tremendous resources, plus community clout. I was just asked to attend and observe...

I serve on a fraternity foundation board, and we invite donors to fund programs that help college students find causes that they’re passionate about and want to dedicate themselves to working for. This is something that I’m very passionate about…

A few weeks ago, I shared that passion for the cause is a key ingredient in a successful (and honest) fundraising professional’s career. If you’re not passionate about the cause that you’re raising funds for, then you are short-changing both yourself and the organization you work for. I serve on a fraternity foundation board, and […]