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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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.

Recently my client told me about a regret she had regarding our work together….

That regret?

That she didn’t do it sooner.

The nonprofit sector has tried to trick us.

It tells us fundraising looks like . . .

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

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. 

You know what surprises me?

The number of fundraisers that AREN’T consistently hosting 1:1 donor meetings.

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.

Fundraisers: Please don’t put your head in the sand when a few donors have expressed stress over the stock market.

Let’s get a little perspective, shall we?