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Chris B.
Nov 201 min read
Free Webinar: Unlocking your board's fundraising potential
Nonprofit board members can be world-class fundraisers – but only after you’ve overcome three common challenges and mindsets. By focusing...
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Chris B.
Nov 121 min read
Peak Podcast!
Last week, I had the chance to talk with Eli Libby on the Peak Fulfillment Podcast. We had a great chat about my work, the importance of...
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Chris B.
Nov 41 min read
Try This First: Free Fundraising Resources
All too often, we hold off on starting the work because we don’t know where to start – and we want to be ready (or for things to be...
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Chris B.
Oct 272 min read
Happy Anniversary (put down the microwave)
Fundraising is hard. Really hard, sometimes. But ... nonprofits sometimes make it more difficult than necessary (like running a marathon...
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Chris B.
Oct 11 min read
Try This First - Here We Go!
The first episode of Try This First is now live on YouTube! In this episode, I talk with Emily Happy from The Philanthropy Collective...
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Chris B.
Sep 261 min read
Try This First: Starting Your Fundraising Strategy!
All too often, we hold off on starting the work because we don’t know where to start – and we want to be ready (or for things to be...
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Chris B.
Sep 111 min read
It's Not You, It's Me
The hardest part of my yoga class this morning was not the poses, and it wasn't even the act of getting up and out the door for a 6am...
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Chris B.
Sep 41 min read
A Quick Word About Goal Setting
A few thoughts about goal setting and accountability in fundraising. Drop me a note if you are looking for some clarity on how to set...
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Chris B.
Aug 281 min read
It's Not That Bad ... the Case for Nonprofit Evaluation
What does an unreliable home wi-fi have to do with evaluating the effectiveness of your fundraising strategy or your nonprofit board?...
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Chris B.
Aug 221 min read
It's Not Me, It's You
I recently completed a leadership coaching certification course from The Concord Leadership Group LLC . It was an intense program – lots...
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Chris B.
Aug 201 min read
Time to Align & Accelerate
“My board doesn’t know what they are doing.” “I joined the board, but I don’t know what to do now.” “We’ve got a good board … but I feel...
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Chris B.
Aug 71 min read
Leaders are Readers - History Edition
Recently finished The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson. As with all...
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Chris B.
Jul 241 min read
The Importance of Fundraising Mentors
The South Sound chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is launching their mentorship program - and I'm honored to be a...
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Chris B.
Jul 143 min read
No Funders Shall Escape My Sight
This month, I’m participating in a Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach certification from Concorde Leadership. It’s been a great course so far –...
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Chris B.
Jul 102 min read
Event Evaluation - Asking the Right Questions
My fundraising career started in annual giving, so special events were always a part of my goals (in a support or a lead capacity). I've...
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Chris B.
Jul 31 min read
Corporate Giving Workshop Coming Soon!
On July 31, I'll be headed back to Southern California to talk about corporate giving with folks from The Nonprofit Partnership in Long...
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Chris B.
Jun 261 min read
Giving USA 2024: Now what?
It's time for Giving USA 2024 and (more importantly) time for a 5 minute recap! No time for the video? Here's the recap of the recap: ➡...
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Chris B.
Jun 191 min read
Strategy Starts Here
If you are looking for a place to start with fundraising strategy, take a look at your job descriptions. The most successful and engaged...
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Chris B.
Jun 121 min read
Or Current Occupant
I’m still new enough in my journey as a consultant that I’m excited when I get mail addressed to Resolute Philanthropy. That being said –...
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Chris B.
May 291 min read
Leaders are Readers - more books!
Some quick thoughts on two recent reads: Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas The Surprising...
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