Feb 22, 20215 minQuestions About Asking BoldlyIn Greek mythology an owl represents or accompanies the goddess Athena. Because of such an association, this bird--often referred to as...
Feb 16, 20217 minAsking Boldly For A Gift! Part 2.Surely there are few scenes so inspiring as the view of the sea...it goes on forever when you are standing on the precipices of Santorini...
Feb 8, 20215 minAsking Boldly For A Gift! Part 1.I was recently asked by one of my respected colleagues, Jim, to talk with his board on how to ask for a gift--we both felt that going...
Jan 25, 20215 minWhen Your Fundraising Program Just Isn't Going As Well As You Hoped...Recently I met with a friend of mind who I have not talked with for a few years--of course, we met via zoom. She also has her own...
Jan 11, 20215 minAvoid Flailing Around in 2021If you read last week's post, you know that the most important thing to do for 2021 is simply to ask for a gift. The second most...
Dec 14, 20205 minIs Your Organization Planning a Principal Gifts Program? Why Not?Let's face it...this is a time when many organizations should be putting pencil to paper to organize a principal gifts program in a...