Honesty is the Best Fundraising Policy
When an anticipated gift doesn’t come through, or the [...]
Outlook is Everything
Early in my fundraising career, I served as a [...]
Case Closed
Case statements can be long and comprehensive, short and [...]
Stories, Not Stats
Researching is to a grant writer what stretching is [...]
The Value and Benefit of a Campaign
One value of a campaign is to raise support [...]
Friends in Giving
I truly believe there is power in philanthropy. Whether [...]
The Power of Philanthropy in Action
It started out with one box in the corner [...]
What’s Your Plan for Mid-level Donors?
We know, on average, around 80% of a nonprofit’s [...]
The Power of Personal Stories
For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege [...]
A Personal Reflection
Philanthropy is a matter of the heart. It is [...]