We’re Not In Oz, Dorothy: Why Your Donors Give
This piece was motivated by Renata Rafferty’s Posting of June 8: see “The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-To-Donors” Renata’s method…
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Another Reason Why I Object To Feasibility Studies (Part #1 of 2)
When I started my career in fundraising, in the late ‘70s, my first employer was…
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The Feasibility Study is Obsolete
For the last 50-60 years, a Feasibility Study has been “required” before planning and/or implementing…
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Who Is A Major Gift Prospect ??
When the question of major gift fundraising first arises, many unsophisticated board members, volunteers and…
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What is a Major Gift ??
Many Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) use the term “Major Gifts” to refer to those that are…
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Hank’s Top Ten Fundraising “Musts” 1-5
(Be sure to see “Musts” 6-10 in this blog, too) 5. Please, do not —…
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The Annual Fund Is Obsolete: Three Follow-Up Thoughts
Three Additional Thoughts: The Annual Fund Is Outdated 1. If a mechanism you’re using to…
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“The Annual Fund Is Obsolete”
After thirty years in the non-profit sector, I often find myself questioning, not what we…
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Does Your Organization Need a Director of Development??
I initially wrote this piece with the idea in mind that many NPOs don’t need…
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Does Your Organization Have A Director of Development Who Isn’t….??
So many non-profit organizations are hiring Directors of Development without really knowing/understanding what “development” is…
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“Development” is NOT a synonym for “Fundraising”
Development is, by definition, the process of creating and enhancing relationships with (potential) donors. It…
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Fundraising or Not Fundraising, That is the Question
Fundraising, as a distinct sub-category of income generation, includes those activities that get people to…
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