Jeff Jowdy - Successful Fundraisers Choose to Be Problem Solvers

By Jeff Jowdy

The successful fundraisers that I know don't dwell on problems and negativity; they fix challenges and move on. They are positive!

As I think on my great fundraising mentors — they are like my mom — I never heard a negative word from them about anyone.

You don't hear fundraising stars complaining about colleagues or donors. They embrace relationships and realize that we all bring different talents and perspectives. They are positive, goal-driven, solution finders. You don't shine your image by tarnishing someone else's.

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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.