21 Inconceivable Things Non-Profits Do That Hurt Donor Relationships
“Why are fundraisers still doing this?!” This is something that Richard and I regularly say to one another as we hear of another example of the inconceivable things that non-profits do that hurt their relationships with donors. Now, of course these are not...
Getting That Big Gift May Take Years
It was seven years ago that they first connected. That marked the start of a beautiful relationship that consisted of meaningful touch points, impact reports, tours of programs, solicitations, and meetings with leadership. The frontline fundraiser would ask the donor...
Why Developing Your EQ Is Key to Great Leadership
Here’s a question that keeps repeating in my head: Is the “Great Resignation” going to shake us up and wake us up? There’s so much talk about the fundraiser exodus and how 51% of fundraisers expect to leave their jobs over the next two years. As a leader, how does...
What’s Up With Emotions? Building Your Emotional Awareness
Our relationship with our own emotions is powerful. It drives how we respond to stressful situations, our actions, our relationships, and our internal dialogue. Yet many of us are taught to and only allow positive ones in our lives. Functioning from a place of, “I can...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
