Community Blog

Ideas and Insights for Sustainable Fundraising and Philanthropy
Shared by Larry C Johnson, Founder of The Eight Principles®, and Thought Leaders from Around the Globe

Give Now—are you dead yet?

The Boogeyman—donor advised funds?

The Most Dangerous Thing in Fundraising—yes danger

Lying to Donors—all the time

The Easiest Way To Fundraise—no kidding

Measuring Fundraising Success—cash doesn\'t count

Raising Less?—invest more

Events Are Good—except when they’re not

Philanthropy Wins the Race—always

Donors Vote-\yes\"\"no\" and \"elsewhere\"

Follow the Yellow Brick Road—no short cuts

The Nonprofit “Customer”—not who you think

Lifetime Value of a Donor—almost incalculable

Market Forces—the good guys

When Government Funding Goes Away—and it will