Sunrise ... Sunset ...
I'll never forget the morning in Albany, Ga., when I was interviewing a leader for a feasibility study and he shared a jewel.
"Jeff," he said, "volunteers like sunrises and sunsets." He explained that volunteers want to know when their roles begin and when their roles will end — and what is needed to get the job done. That has resonated with me for more than a decade and impacted how we approach campaigns.
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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.
