Don't Be Afraid to Question — and Question Again
"There is no way we are going into a $100 million campaign," my friend shared with frustration.
She had agreed to chair a campaign for one of her favorite institutions, although one that was causing her great stress.
"The vice president for development keeps calling me to meet with her consultant," she shared. There is nothing to meet about. We are going to divide this campaign up into phases and let them do one project at a time — correctly," she added.
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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.
