The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

DIY Fundraising

Fundraising is simple, right?  Yes and No. It’s simple if you have a real understanding…

LarryNovember 13, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Gratitude and the Corresponding Secretary

There’s been a fair amount of discussion lately among fundraisers about saying "thank you" to…

LarryOctober 13, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

What We Want

What we want and how we THINK we get it is often the disconnect.  The…

LarryOctober 6, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Not You—But Others

You’ve got a great cause.  Compelling. Urgent.  Worthy. But. . . . .   There are…

LarryAugust 27, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Where is Much More Important than What

Almost all of the fundraising conversation centers around what you’re doing to raise money.  What. …

LarryAugust 11, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Money Isn’t the Differentiator

Donors come to you with different financial capacities.  We all know that.  In fact, much…

LarryAugust 6, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

It’s About Who You Are

You’re sitting in front of a donor who throws you a curve.  She says something…

LarryJuly 14, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

You’re a Team of One

You might not even be the only member of the fundraising staff—but—you’re all alone.  Whether…

LarryJune 22, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

My Donors Are Disappearing

Donors come and donors go—but—you’re sensing that it’s happening more randomly.  You know your first…

LarryJune 22, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Your Board is Driving You Nuts

You know that board involvement in the fundraising program is essential to real success.  Sure,…

LarryJune 22, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

I Try to Set My Fundraising Priorities But. . .

As a fundraiser your time is not your own.  You know that.  Despite what you…

LarryJune 22, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Sometimes, You’d Just Like to Hide

We’ve all been there.  Our confidence with donors is in the tank.  We’re all bound…

LarryJune 22, 2020

The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising

Leading with Empathy

the Key to Calm in the Midst of COVID-19 (or Any Crisis) “This too shall…

LarryMay 11, 2020

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Losing at Both Ends

It starts with the best of intentions.  Your organization is focused on helping others—some in…

LarryMarch 26, 2020

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Trying to Do Good…

can be frustrating and exhausting. Living through the relentless barrage of solicitations — all the…

LarryMarch 23, 2020