“We’re bummed. A competitor just received a million dollars from a donor with whom they’ve had no contact. We’ve been seeking a relationship with the same donor for years and got nothing.” Perhaps you know this executive, or it’s your story. It hurts to almost receive revenue that[…]
Read MoreTranscript What if you got a phone call today from a donor, a new donor, and they said, ‘What do you need?’ And you gave your answer, and then they said, ‘Well, if you had unlimited resources, what would you do?’ After you got done picking up your[…]
Read MoreWhat do people say about your nonprofit when you’re not around? Do they think that you know where you are going and making inroads? Or do they think you do “good work?” Period. What’s the difference between the two answers? Using an effective strategy. Why Read This? Too[…]
Read MoreImagine this. You receive a voicemail from a lawyer. She’s calling because her client wants to make a six-figure gift. The client is considering several nonprofits; you’re her first choice right now. Can you talk? Now imagine this—no voice mail. Why? You were on the list, but something[…]
Read MoreNonprofit executives, by the nature of their jobs, have an “overwhelm monster” lurking outside their door. And that monster seems to get bigger and come closer and maybe even climb under your desk and under your bed. The more you have to do—the more it feels like things[…]
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