7 Reasons why you didn’t get the gift
You were excited to get the meeting. The donor you visited had been supporting the organization for a long time. You put together a compelling proposal. Sure, you were asking for more than the donor had ever given. But this gift would allow the organization...
Thanksgiving Week Calls to your donors
I often ask organizations whether they have a stewardship process or a donation receipt procedure. There's a big difference. Of course we must acknowledge the contributions of our supporters. We must send a gift receipt. We must say thank you. If you aren't doing...
Why the points system works
When I was starting out in my career as a fundraiser I attended a seminar with Jerry Panas. Jerry is an inspiration, and inspiring people are often associated with "big picture" ideas. At that seminar, though, Jerry shared something so incredibly basic and practical....
12 Week Master Class
