For many years, my wife and I have made it a tradition to see Handel’s Messiah during theChristmas season. When the soloists, the chorale, the musicians, and their myriadinstruments blend perfectly together, this is a beautifully harmonious piece of music … read more
We’re living in a time when controversies are raging in America’s public schools. Our public schools are under intense scrutiny like never before. Many believe education, morality, and discipline standards are dropping. What are concerned parents supposed to do? With … read more
Recession. The very mention of the word in nonprofit circles is sometimes enough to make fundraisers reach for the panic button. Soaring inflation, a wobbly stock market, and — yes — flashing signs of a recession. America has seen brighter … read more
A recent report in The Christian Post revealed nearly 2 million U.S. students have left the public school system since the pandemic. That’s huge. And it also presents a monumental opportunity for private Christian schools across the nation. The mass … read more
If you polled most people in a non-profit organization, they will probably say that the Development Director has a cushy job. Meetings with interesting people. Dinners, lunches, golf, black-tie affairs and whatnot with the movers and shakers. An open door … read more
What’s it take to become masterful at major gift fundraising? Discipline yourself to build these seven habits into your work routine and you will raise major giving to a whole new level at your nonprofit organization. I love golf. The … read more
In major gift fundraising circles, we put a lot of emphasis on “the art of the ask”. And rightly so. I’ve seen many organizations boost their fundraising by following these three simple rules about asking: 1) Ask more often, 2) … read more
One of the benefits of being a consultant is that you have the advantage of “perspective”. Each year we work with over a hundred different nonprofits across a wide variety of sectors and locations. We also have a research department … read more
How “fundraising-friendly” is your organizational culture? Take this simple ten-question quiz to find out One of the benefits of being a consultant is that you get an inside look at a lot of different organizations. I’ve seen a lot of … read more
When it comes to expanding your mission, few activities will yield as significant an impact as a capital campaign, helping you take a substantial leap forward towards your growth goals. At the same time, capital campaigns are complex and can … read more
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