January is the season of resolutions—resolutions to spend more time reading, budget better, exercise more … the list goes on and on. Odds are, some of us in fundraising are making resolutions [...]
Several of my clients are in the midst of the feasibility phase of a campaign. Although they’re receiving a broad range of feedback, a theme has surfaced that would inhibit future giving from [...]
Last month, I wrote about the recent report on the challenges fundraisers face, and their widespread desire to leave their jobs and potentially the industry. A dynamic that wasn’t documented in [...]
This summer, the “Chronicle of Philanthropy” released the results of a poll it commissioned with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the results were clear: there are a [...]
Those of us who make a living by inspiring generosity see mixed signals for the future. The stock market remains robust; but giving was down by 1.7% in 2018, the Fed just lowered interest rates, [...]
Last month, I wrote about the need for leaders to spend more time creating a culture of trust, openness and inclusivity in the wake of #metoo and the CASE Zero Tolerance Pledge. Advancement [...]
Nearly a year ago, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) released its Zero Tolerance Pledge on harassment. CASE invited leaders from throughout the advancement industry to [...]
The world of advancement is a small one, and its talent market is tight. Yet working in this field is an honor – we inspire people’s most generous instincts and make incredible good possible. In [...]