Baby boomers represent 43% of giving in USA Blackbaud just released it’s Next Generation of American Giving study (and a nifty interactive infographic). According to their research, Baby Boomers accounted for 43% of giving in the USA last year. While I generally...
I’m glad to introduce you to Tom Harrison, the CEO of Russ Reid. Tom and I are members of the FundRaising Success Editorial Advisory Board and were able to present at a recent conference in Philadelphia. He has an amazing mind for nonprofits and a good sense of...
I’m tremendously proud of being part of 100 Donors in 90 Day. This week, there’s a special offer. So I made this video. Alas, the lavalier volume was wonky. And my webcam is no HD. But you still get why 100 Donors is such an incredible program. 100 new...
Even if you’re working through the steps of the Ask Without Fear! system, asking for a major gift can be challenging. Here are 5 things you definitely want to avoid on your next major gift solicitation visit! 5 Things Not to Do When Asking for a Major Gift Be...
Amazon is promoting my newest book Nonprofit Social Media: A beginner’s guide to building donor relationships from your desk. On Thursday, July 18, Amazon is giving the Kindle version away for free. Just go to http://amzn.to/13jVxup to see if they’ve set...
One of the most common questions my coaching clients ask me is how to set up a solicitation appointment. The very thought of picking up the phone freezes them with fear. Their minds are flooded with worrying questions like: What will they say? How will the prospect...
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