Things Major Donors Want

Several years ago I was in Vail, Colorado in the second home of a retired President of a large international corporation.  I had been invited to spend a couple of days with this gentleman and his wife to discuss their relationship with the non-profit that both of us...

Three Things that Bother Me About Our Industry: #1 Leadership Will Not Raise Money

Generally, I consider myself to be a positive person.  I can usually see hope in almost any situation.  But lately, a few things have really been bugging me so much about the industry I love and they keep coming at me almost daily. The other day I was speaking with a...

Move Forward: #5 of Five Resolutions for an Outstanding New Year

New Year’s resolutions can be powerful.  They can either take you to a new place in life or have the power to make you feel like a complete loser. Over the years I have made dozens of New Year’s resolutions.  Most of them I have failed at.  Why?  Because when I...

Prioritize Your Life: #2 of Five Resolutions for an Outstanding New Year

How many times during the day do you find yourself in the middle of something you and stop and say, “Why am I doing this?”  Or, as you look back over the last month or last year, how many things did you do that you’re still scratching your head over? I know there have...