Be Sure Your Campaign Leadership Is Invested!
Stop. That is what I wanted — and needed — to tell my friend. And I did this with a follow-up call after I heard the news.
For the second time, an organization I deeply care about was embarking on recruiting leadership for a yet-to-be-defined campaign. And the leadership invitation was not accompanied by a gift request. The last time, the campaign was announced with a splash and went nowhere.
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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.
