Are You Sold on Your Cause?

by | Aug 30, 2005 | 3. Ask, Question Marc?

I received a terrific comment in response to an email I sent asking for help on a book I’m writing. After I answered it, I asked Lynn if I could reprint it here. I think we all face this scenario at one time or another! Marc – I’m currently working...

Unclear Terms

by | Aug 9, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths, Job Opportunity

I. FUNDRAISING FOLLIES: Unclear Terms II. RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: Executive Director Opening I. FUNDRAISING FOLLIES: Unclear Terms The Inland Foundation just received a $400,000 matching challenge grant to help us complete our current $1.1 million campaign. I was thrilled...

Fundraising Folly: Entitlement

by | Jul 20, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths

entitlement n : right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits) [Written Wednesday, July 20, 2005] Yet again it’s time for Maine Public Broadcasting to do it’s pledge drive. Rather than the normal NPR news programs, now much of the time...

Proper Spam User Guide

by | Jun 2, 2005 | 3. Ask, Odd

I always suspected there was a user’s guide for spam out there somewhere. Now I’ve found it! When you’re fundraising, please remember that email addresses are a privilege. Don’t fall into the trap of using email exclusively “because...

Flying Solo

by | Mar 1, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths

————————————————– I. Fundraising Follies: Flying Solo II. Resource Spotlight: Launchcast Radio III. Creating Donor Evangelists Audio Program...