Things Major Donors Want Series #4 – Involvement
There seems to be something about certain non-profits that when donors want to roll up their sleeves and get involved, a giant wall rises and blocks them from doing it. I don’t know what it is, but I suspect that the insiders don’t want the outsiders to come in and...Things Major Donors Want Series #2 – Respect
I’ve had some growing up to do over the last 20 years. People who know me will say I have always been a fairly compassionate person. They will also say I’ve been quite opinionated. And as I’ve examined my own attitudes over the years I would have to admit that I...Three Things that Bother Me About Our Industry: #3 Going Cheap!
I’m finally getting this off my chest – the last thing that bothers me about our industry. After this I can just let it go. This is one that has angered and perplexed me for my whole career working with non-profits, that being the many non-profits who lose...Three Things that Bother Me About Our Industry: #2 The Lack of Quality Development Professionals
This one will probably get me in trouble, but frankly I don’t care. I’ve been working in fundraising for almost 25 years. Richard has been in it for over 38 years. Throughout that time we have continually witnessed the erosion of solid fundraising professionals in...Three Things that Bother Me About Our Industry: #1 Leadership Will Not Raise Money
Generally, I consider myself to be a positive person. I can usually see hope in almost any situation. But lately, a few things have really been bugging me so much about the industry I love and they keep coming at me almost daily. The other day I was speaking with a...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
