by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 24, 2023 | Preperation, Stuff Development Officers deal with, The Basics, Uncategorized
Introduction Picture this: I am sitting in my front bench. The cool mountain air is crisp in my lungs. The sun is bright and I am excited. As I laced up my running shoes, I knew that the day held both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Hey there, fellow...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jun 28, 2023 | The Basics
Introduction In the world of fundraising, captivating donors with a compelling story is paramount. This blog post explores the art of crafting a pitch that resonates with donors on a deeper level. From uncovering the profound WHY to simplifying your message, discover...
by admin | Nov 3, 2014 | Podcast, Preperation, The Basics
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...
by admin | Feb 27, 2014 | Podcast, The Basics
What makes a great fundraiser? As a consultant with more than a decade of professional experience, more than a thousand donor meetings, and millions of dollars raised, I am often asked by non profit executives and board members, “what makes a great...
by admin | Feb 6, 2014 | Podcast, Stuff Development Officers deal with, The Basics
You know how some days your’re good and some days you’re great? You’re asking the right questions and dealing with objections and it’s like you’re in harmony with the universe. I was on a trip recently with a client and I had the exact...
by admin | Jan 30, 2014 | Podcast, Stuff Development Officers deal with, The Basics, Uncategorized
I was recently participating in a panel discussion before an audience of fundraising professionals. Most of the people in this room had less than 3 years of experience as professional fundraisers and some had only a few months. One of the participants asked me how...
