Dealing With the Fear of Asking
You’re sitting across from the donor. You’ve already determined that an ask of $100,000 for the work she loves perfectly fits her capacity and inclination to give. But because she has given gifts in $5,000 increments for a total of $15,000 in one year, you’re...
Do One Small Thing With Love
Mother Theresa says, “Do small things with great love.” When I read her quote, my mind goes to her lifetime filled with acts of kindness to everyone she touched. But I also believe it applies to ourselves. Are you doing small things with love for yourself? It is the...
How to Level Up as a Fundraiser in 2024: Choose Your Growth Path!
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you ended 2024 feeling really proud that you learned something new that made you more successful AND that made you happier?! Now I know it may feel ridiculously early to be thinking about the end of 2024. But if we’re going to grow, learn,...
Feeling Low? Try Gratitude
I woke up feeling kind of depressed the other day. It was raining outside, I didn’t work out, and I was just in a funk. Then, I remembered something I read that said when you feel down or depressed, the best thing for you to do is thank someone for what they have done...
Just Own It!
You just had a meeting or phone call with a donor, and it went well. Until you said something that you think landed wrong. The donor didn’t say anything, but the “air” felt different. So what do you do? My recommendation: own it. If you feel a bit funny, it’s likely...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
