Hiring and retaining talented staff has long been a challenge in our industry. However, with workforce trends that some are calling “The Great Resignation” currently underway, the need for [...]
It’s a nearly universal truth among gift officers that expanding our portfolio is a critical — and often challenging — part of our roles. Volunteers who are passionate about philanthropy can be [...]
It’s incredible to think that six years ago this week, I launched KDD Philanthropy as a full-time practice to support the exceptional work that leaders and fundraisers like you carry out at [...]
Last month, I wrote about what to do when we’re in a rut. That blog received a lot of attention and direct emails, reinforcing how universal this experience is. Thank you to so many for sharing [...]
I’ve had a number of conversations in recent weeks with folks who are in a rut. This is completely understandable with all that is happening in the world. So how do we stop the feeling that we’re [...]
Think about the relationships in your life — the ones with those you’re closest to, or who you most enjoy engaging with. Do these relationships focus on key milestones like events, or visits if [...]
How have the last 15 months changed you? Have you been impacted by the political and social justice developments of recent years? I can tell you that I’ve felt significant effects — everything [...]
Fundraising, like so many other aspects of life, adapted quickly over the past year. We tried new strategies and reinforced old strategies that worked best. Below I explore six fundraising trends [...]
Qualification: it’s perhaps the least favorite responsibility of a fundraiser. No one can argue the importance of qualifying new prospective donors; without it, our pipelines shrink and our [...]
It’s something most of us have experienced: in our partnership with a dean, president, or other leader, something seems amiss. Maybe we don’t have a shared vision for the role of a development [...]