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Sep 132 min

Relationships, not Transactions

If we want to build stronger, more impactful organizations, we must resist the urge to follow the political fundraising model.

Aug 141 min

Slow Down: The Art of Genuine Connection in Fundraising

In an era of uncertainty and overwhelming noise, if we truly want our donors to give, we need to slow down.

Dec 26, 20232 min

It’s a Wonderful Life’s Mary Bailey is the Development Officer you want on your team!

As is our family tradition, we watch It’s a Wonderful Life. I always get teary at the end of the movie. However, this year I realized...

Dec 19, 20231 min

Stop answering the question you haven't asked!

I often see in and out of nonprofits that many of us don't ask a question (or questions) that we think we know the answer(s) to. We know...

Nov 16, 20232 min

Find your Giving Tuesday...or Giving Wednesday, Thursday, etc.

Skip Giving Tuesday and create your own Giving Day

Oct 24, 20233 min

Pace and Space

I love this time of year. Anyone who knows me, knows that I can watch basketball day and night, if given the opportunity. I often don’t...

Sep 15, 20232 min

Sourdough and Development

I have baked bread for years, actually more like decades. The bread I typically make is challah, the classic egg bread that is part of...

Sep 1, 20232 min

Agatha Christie Would Have Been a Great Major Gift Officer

I love to read for pleasure. There is nothing better than getting lost in a book and the characters, the settings and the story line. My...

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