Writing – the least important, most important thing
“We’re creative. We’re gonna sit at our desks typing while the walls fall down around us. Because we’re the least important, most
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Raising $1,000+ gifts by mail
Community leader, visionary philanthropist – whatever title you choose when approaching some of your most generous and loyal donors by mail –
I’m Currently Out of the Office, So Fend for Yourself
Let me tell you a little secret: I collect out-of-office email messages. In fact, I have special folders in my inbox for
Congress Washes Away From the Soul the Dust of Everyday Work
Yes indeed, my phrase is coined from Pablo Picasso’s saying “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”. I
Reaching for the Sky? Don’t Forget that you Need a Solid Ladder
I’m concerned. I’m concerned that many non-profits today are so focussed on the big money that they’re forgetting some of the basics
Why Canadian Charities Suck at Mobile Fundraising
Smartphone penetration is nearing 50% in Canada. But there’s been a 24% decrease in the number of organizations with an active text-to-give
Using Images and Emotions to Connect with your Donor’s Heart and Soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQwwzwnrMag Images can help others visualize and remember the work we do. And the words we use are equally important. Think about
Sometimes the Big Lessons are the Dead Simple
In November, I attended my 17th consecutive AFP Congress. As always, it was a busy time – full of conversations, learnings and
Finding Meaning – A Chapter in (Me)Volution
Way back in the spring of 2009, my friend and colleague Tony Myers called me with a proposition. He and Jon Dushinsky
