Are You Caught in the Chaos?
When Richard and I are out talking to prospective clients, one of the questions they often ask us is, “For the clients you have worked with that were NOT successful, what were the contributing factors?” We love this question, because it allows us an opportunity, right...
Are You a Lone Wolf?
History books and our current culture like to tell stories of success by the “self-made man.” At least in the USA, we all grow up thinking that if we just do something on our own, it is more noble than having someone help you. I think that is a pile of garbage. Yet...
How You Can Help Your Board Succeed
How effective is your board at helping you solicit major gifts? If your board is like most of the boards Richard and I have encountered over the years, probably not great. It’s not easy to recruit your board to help you fundraise. But it can be extremely effective if...
Major Gift Myths, Part 3: Managing a Major Gift Program
The fog and loose thinking continue about major gifts. This is the last in my three-part series on myths surrounding major gifts. (Click for Part 1 and Part 2.) Today I focus on what Jeff and I hear many managers saying. It’s easy to start a major gift program – No,...
Major Gift Myths, Part 2: MGO Activity
There’s a great deal of misinformation going around about Major Gift Officers and the use of their time. Perhaps you have experienced it. And it all comes from people not understanding how major gifts actually works. This is the second in a three-part series of major...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
