by admin | Jan 4, 2018 | Podcast, Preperation
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 | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
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...
