As a major gifts officer, you face a unique challenge: your boss likely doesn’t understand what you actually do all day. This disconnect creates frustration on both sides and can undermine your effectiveness. Let me break down why this happens and what you can...
This is a confusing time. With all the pressures and uncertainty, it’s tempting to isolate. This is a reminder to resist that urge. We are stronger together. You don’t have to do this alone. Off the top of my head, here are some ways you can connect with...
I just sent this to those subscribed to my “Ask Without Fear!” email newsletter. It got a great response. I hope it helps you as we face these challenging times. So much about fundraising is counter-intuitive. In times like these – well, we’ve...
Have you heard the saying, “If you’re not paying for the product, then you are the product”? This wisdom applies perfectly to fundraising services that sound too good to be true. Yes, billions of dollars flow through philanthropy every year. Hundreds...
Whether it’s a group of volunteers frustrating staff by not taking their roles seriously or a new political campaign manager stepping on the toes of the volunteers who’ve been running things for weeks, conflict between volunteers and staff is all too common....
