Get The 7 Clairification Keys to Unlock Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Potential This newly revised and expanded Guide is filled with tips, tools, templates, exercises, worksheets and checklists to take you to the next level! If growing competition for donor dollars is getting you down, it may be time to recognize that success won’t come simply…| Clairification
A super star! Seriously, that’s what you are. But you may be wondering why I ask. What’s in a name? Recently, veteran fundraiser Jerrold Panas weighed in on the subject of development titles. He noted he prefers “Charitable Gift Planner,” “Chariable Gift Counselor,” and “Director of Donor Services” to the most…| Clairification
Can there be any innovation where we fail to accept the fact that the status quo is no longer acceptable? Just read an interesting article about when to leave status quo behind and do a paradigm shift. It got me thinking about how challenging it is to find the right balance. We’ve…| Clairification
Nonprofit special events are traditions, but there should be purpose behind them. Here's why your nonprofit should consider (or not consider) doing an event| Bloomerang
Once upon a time I let folks know I’d “finagled” a discount for them. After one reader told me the word “finagle” means “to obtain something by devious or dishonest means,” I sent an apologetic “Ruh Roh” e. I received a lot of forgiving (thank you!) feedback. Many kindly supported my…| Clairification
Successful nonprofit development (both fundraising and marketing) is all about persuasion. One of my favorite bos is Daniel Pink’s To Sell is Human. His premise is that we’re all in “sales” on a daily basis. Whether it’s simply trying to get your kids up and out the door in the morning or persuading your boss…| Clairification