The Role of Money, Position and Power in Major Gifts
Jeff and I were talking, one morning last week, about the role of money and power in our world and how the quest for these two items causes so much human misery on the planet. We’re interested in this topic because the transfer of money from a donor to a non-profit is...
The Downside of Bonus Pay for Fundraisers
There’s something about money that, if you don’t watch it, it will grab hold of you and change you. Sometimes for good. Other times in ways you may not like. Money is not inherently bad. But it’s what it will do to you if you let it. That’s why the subject of paying...
Hyperventilating Over Tax Reform
We’ve had a number of leaders and managers talk to us about the new tax law’s effects on revenue. And the conversations have ranged from calm logical processing of all of the issues to mild panic. Some “experts” are saying that non-profits can expect a 15% drop in...
Fake Relationships
The relationship costs too much money – so I will save money and not pursue it. The result of that decision is disastrous. Relationships take time. You know that; your boss knows it. But we ignore the time needed, because that is how we have set things up. There is a...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
