CommunityUncategorized It’s Not the Critics—it’s the investors We’re all susceptible to the negative review or blog post. Before being quick to react,…LarryMay 11, 2011
CommunityUncategorized The Worst—is the best As you work to position your organization to potential supporters, please be advised. The worst…LarryApril 27, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Fundraising is hard work—but not what you think If you devote any time to raising funds for your favorite charity or nonprofit, I’m…LarryApril 19, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Fundraising success—it’s not about money Wait, I thought that fundraising WAS money? Well yes—and no. Money is an outcome of…LarryApril 13, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Non-believers?—not to worry Being who you are, being consistent, and staying true to your values and beliefs is…LarryApril 5, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Raise More Money—why not? The “drive-by” mentality has had its impact upon just about everything in American culture. Ever since…LarryMarch 22, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Looking Ahead—today is about tomorrow It’s spring, so it’s the season—the season for spring annual appeals, galas, auctions and—for many—the…LarryMarch 17, 2011
CommunityUncategorized What is ROI?—more than we think You say well, of course, ROI means ‘return on investment’? I recently attended a meeting…LarryFebruary 16, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Need—or is it vision? Whether you see fundraising as meeting a need or funding a vision has a lot…LarryFebruary 9, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Talk—or action? This is time of year when many nonprofit organizations examine their current situation through board…LarryFebruary 2, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Willingness and Action—the keys Since the economy turned sour, hardly a day goes by without hearing or reading of…LarryJanuary 19, 2011
CommunityUncategorized Avoiding the Impulse—relationships A great deal of money will be changing hands over the next couple of weeks…LarryDecember 15, 2010
CommunityUncategorized Provide Clarity—or limit the confusion It’s year end. “The best time of the year” for retailers, Santa Claus and. .…LarryDecember 8, 2010
CommunityUncategorized Old Problems New Solutions Year end mailing revenue continues to decline; this year’s gala auction total same as last…LarryDecember 1, 2010