Do You Know the Key to Being an Effective Director of Development?
We feel that part of our job with this blog is to critique, yet also to provide concrete ways for leaders and managers to support major gifts. Sometimes Richard and I might even sound a little harsh to you. I think that’s because our daily work is to come alongside...
The Impossible Job of a Director of Development
We feel that part of our job with this blog is to critique, yet also to provide concrete ways for leaders and managers to support major gifts. Sometimes Richard and I can be a little harsh with you. I think that’s because our daily work is to come alongside mid, major...
What Do You Say to a Donor?
Figuring out what to say to a donor and get them to engage with you is not always easy for a front-line fundraiser. I know, because this is one of the most common frustrations that Richard and I get asked about. “Can you give me some tips on what I can say to a donor...
Truth Bomb #5: No Structure, No Success
The fifth in a six-part series: Truth Bombs about Major Gifts If you’ve been reading any of our material for any length of time, you knew this truth bomb was coming at you. Structure. Without a structure to your major gift program and the infrastructure to support it,...
Truth Bomb #4: Major Gifts is Your Highest Net Revenue Generator
Fourth in a six-part series: Truth Bombs About Major Gifts You cannot start or invest in a major gift program and see immediate results. The problem in our industry is that non-profit leaders and managers don’t understand that. They don’t understand that for two...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
