Do You Know the Deepest Longing of Your Donor?

Do You Know the Deepest Longing of Your Donor?

Every human being on the face of the earth – no matter what race or gender, no matter what country or culture – every human being wants to know that they matter to someone else, to the group they are in, to their place and standing on the planet. Ask yourself the...
Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

Have You Identified YOUR Passions and Interests?

We talk a great deal about the incredible value and importance of learning your donors’ passions and interests, and then connecting that with the work of your mission in meaningful ways. In doing so, you move from a transactional giving mindset, where your focus is on...
Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You

Why Your Donor May Be Confused About Their Relationship With You

You can tell when a donor is confused about their relationship with your organization. Here is what you see when that happen. The donor expects to have a relationship where information is freely shared; where they can ask questions; where they will be listened to;...
Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023

Improve Your Donor Relationships by Focusing on This ONE Thing in 2023

Recently, I was out with a bunch of friends for happy hour just outside Philadelphia. One of my friends had his cousin Chris (not his real name) visiting from San Diego. Chris is 31 and a top corporate lawyer in his area, making a high six-figure salary. He did his...
5 Reasons Why We Love Mid-Level, And You Should Too! [Podcast Episode]

5 Reasons Why We Love Mid-Level, And You Should Too! [Podcast Episode]

What’s so great about mid-level? We’re so glad you asked! More and more organizations are discovering that mid-level is the key to retaining donors and donor value. When you have a mid-level program that’s focused on building relationships with donors and discovering...
The Sky Is Not Falling: A Look at the So-Called “Giving Crisis” in Philanthropy

The Sky Is Not Falling: A Look at the So-Called “Giving Crisis” in Philanthropy

Doom and gloom are upon us. Everywhere you turn, there’s talk about how giving is going down, how inflation and the economy are going to wreak havoc with your fundraising plans and goals, and there’s a huge giving crisis. All suggesting that you, as a frontline...