The Art and Science of Relationship Building
Relationships are the building blocks, the literal foundation of philanthropy. “People give money to people” is a refrain we often hear. The COVID-19 pandemic has
October 19, 2020
Relationships are the building blocks, the literal foundation of philanthropy. “People give money to people” is a refrain we often hear. The COVID-19 pandemic has
Giving Tuesday always lands the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is a day intended to promote charitable giving at the beginning of the holiday season. Since
We are rapidly approaching the end of the calendar year, a time when many donors make gifts and organizations tend to raise a significant portion
When I first started fundraising, the only digital tool available to raise money was email. We would send email updates, newsletters, and e-solicitations. Since then,
This summer, I suggest taking a step back and looking holistically at how you and your organization “prospect” or, in other words, what is your
I have often looked at volunteers and donors as distinct groups. Many organizations do, too. Volunteer management is sometimes a separate workstream from fundraising and
Summer is one of my most favorite times in the development calendar. While it is usually much quieter in terms of donor visits and activity,
For many organizations, June marks the end of the fiscal year, while for some others, it marks the midpoint. Regardless of whichever fiscal calendar your
I had the pleasure of presenting this past weekend at the CASE District II conference alongside my friend and former colleague, Matt Manra. Matt and
January is a hard month. We have just enjoyed weeks of celebrations, holiday cheer, time with family, and maybe vacations away. Then it hits you.
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