The difference between a thoughtful recommendation and a generic one is the difference between an email from a friend and an unsolicited...

It’s been true since the 80’s. The A-Team has the best theme song ever. Also true since the 80’s? Individual giving is the heart of...

In early May, I’ll be leading two fundraising training sessions – and I hope you can join! On May 7, I’ll be leading Try This First:...

One of the trickiest things about fundraising is knowing what kind of story to tell about your organization. We often get so excited to...

Fundraisers know that fundraising is not just the ask. It's the invitation, the connection, and the gratitude. Board members don't always...

Fundraising is exactly what you think it is. To paraphrase Henry Ford, if you think fundraising is an impossible task, you’re right. If...

Corporations can be remarkable philanthropic partners – and nonprofits that look beyond donations and sponsorships can unlock additional...

Early in my fundraising career, my boss gave me a copy of the local business journal – an issue that featured the 100 wealthiest people...

What does it take to thrive in a nonprofit career? Las week, I moderated a panel discussion that tackled that topic – and others –...

I used to think that there were certain words or phrases that could convince someone to give to a nonprofit. Say or write the right thing...

The stories that we tell ourselves - and the stories we revisit when things are grim - can tell us a lot about the values, ideals, and...

Ready to fundraise? Grab your phone list, your script, and start dialing for dollars! Early in my career, I thought that fundraising was...

I've made a lot of mistakes in my fundraising career. One of the first ones was believing that the most important skill in fundraising...

The holidays can be a deeply stressful time for nonprofit leaders - especially those in the fundraising space. The pressure to hit...

Nonprofit board members can be world-class fundraisers – but only after you’ve overcome three common challenges and mindsets. By focusing...

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...

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...

Fundraising is hard. Really hard, sometimes. But ... nonprofits sometimes make it more difficult than necessary (like running a marathon...

The first episode of Try This First is now live on YouTube! In this episode, I talk with Emily Happy from The Philanthropy Collective...

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...