by Adriana Sánchez | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Gratitude has a way of reframing everything. It slows us down, gets us out of our heads, and forces us to look at what’s right in front of us. When we practice gratitude intentionally, we not only notice the good things around us — we begin to see our own work with...
by Adriana Sánchez | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every fundraiser knows the tension. You’ve got the budget deadline staring you down, your programs need support, the board is waiting for results—and you’re thinking about asking a donor for a gift. You may already have the meeting scheduled. You’re rehearsing the...
by Adriana Sánchez | Aug 11, 2025 | Podcast
When it comes to fundraising, especially major gifts, there’s a fundamental truth that often gets overlooked: doing the basics well is non-negotiable. You can’t skip the essentials and expect to wow your donors with grand gestures. It doesn’t work that way. Think...
by Adriana Sánchez | Aug 4, 2025 | Podcast
Many fundraisers spend years refining how they present their organization’s story. But even the most compelling narrative can fall flat if it’s delivered in the wrong way — not because the message is weak, but because it doesn’t align with how the donor prefers to...
by Adriana Sánchez | Jul 29, 2025 | Podcast
If you’ve spent any time cultivating donors, you’ve probably been there: you finally get your donor to commit to a visit, maybe it took months of scheduling, and then they show up with someone you didn’t expect. A spouse, kids, or even a friend. At first, you might...
