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WellTold Non-Profit Storytelling Conference Preview and Podcast Guest Spot on The Focused Fundraiser
Let's talk about Revenue Engine Building! As you may know, I'm speaking next month at the WellTold Non-Profit Storytelling Conference. Listen in below for a preview of that exciting event as I discuss building this engine with a Major Gift Strategy with Rob Burke, Chief Marketing Officer of DonorDock on his podcast, The Focused Fundraiser.
Nonprofit Leaders and Fundraisers are Spending Too Many Hours on the Wrong Fundraising Activities
I started working with a client back in the Fall to grow their annual fund. I work with organizations for twelve months and we're at month six of our engagement.
I recently asked if this ED would mind being a reference for a prospective organization who was considering hiring me . . .
Nonprofits and Funders Have the Same Goal in Mind
Recently, I had the privilege of being a guest speaker at a gathering where both nonprofits and funders were present . . . here was the highlight moment . . .
Nonprofit Leaders: These Characteristics Attract Investment-Level Donors . . .
You want to know the commonalities among my clients?
They’re nonprofit leaders who are great businesspeople. Also, they are decision makers, risk takers, growth minded . . .
Nonprofit Money Psychology—When Healthy Investing Looks Like Healthy Fundraising
I’m a podcast junkie about one specific topic: Money. Especially if it’s about money psychology and investing. Compound Interest is my love language.
I guess it makes sense. There’s so much money psychology involved in fundraising.
My Nonprofit Client’s Regret that Resulted in Raising $1M in Six Months
Recently my client told me about a regret she had regarding our work together….
That regret?
That she didn’t do it sooner.
New Guest Spot on The Nonprofit Show Podcast: Fundraising Trends for Fundraisers—Fundraisers Think 2026!
Here's a fun one on Friday the 13th . . . Often you’ll find me co-hosting with Julia Patrick on the Nonprofit Show, but this month I was in the hot seat!
Such a fun conversation about REAL relational fundraising in 2026 and HOW to set yourselves apart from others in your space!
Nonprofit Fundraising—Sustainable Growth Through Practical Relationship Building
The nonprofit sector has tried to trick us.
It tells us fundraising looks like . . .
Questions to Ask Yourself During Nonprofit Strategic Planning
I love this quote by James Clear. He's the author of Atomic Habits . . .
“When making plans, think BIG. When making progress, think SMALL.” —James Clear
Nonprofit Leaders: What if it does work? Pick the glass half full view . . .
I find that most leaders want to grow, diversify, or strengthen their nonprofit organization. But, there is hesitation and fear that ‘it’ won’t work out.
FORBES Nonprofit Council // Fundraising in a Year of Uncertainty Calls for Choosing Possibility
As you know, I'm an Official Member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council! You can see ALL my articles here.
This month's NEW article is called:
Fundraising in a Year of Uncertainty Calls for Choosing Possibility
Nonprofit Fundraisers Need to Consistently Host 1:1 Donor Meetings
You know what surprises me?
The number of fundraisers that AREN’T consistently hosting 1:1 donor meetings.
These Nonprofit Fundraising Activities Distract Your Development Department From Their Real Work
It’s 2026. But we still need to preach that 5Ks, golf, events, casino nights, games, and prizes are simply distracting everyone from the real work of a fundraising department.