by Karen Kendrick | Jun 14, 2024 | Attitude, Money, Role of Money, Wealth | Money, Motivation, Personal Development
It can be easy to think that your attitude about money is universal, but in reality, your beliefs are shaped by your life experience. Interestingly, all of us are in a conscious and subconscious relationship with money that we may not even be aware of. One of the...
by Richard Perry | Oct 4, 2024 | Asking, Role of Money, Transformational giving | Giving, Major Gifts, Transformational Gift
While we firmly believe that fundraising is one of the best jobs in the world, there is a challenging reality that comes with it. Disappointment and rejection are part of the process. It’s one thing to know that this happens, but it’s another thing to really...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 2, 2015 | Donation, Money, Role of Money, Value | Fundraising, Giving, Major Gifts, Uncategorized
Before money existed, barter was the way people secured and sold goods and services. I gave you five chickens and you gave me a bushel of potatoes in return. Successful “deals” happened when both parties believed they were receiving equal or greater value for what...