A direct mail campaign that’s not so vanilla. Only in the for-profit world. Would you have had the stomach for it?
Tiger Woods, Defining Moments, Nonprofits, Lies and Life, Honesty
Remember when news broke that Tiger Woods was cheating — not at golf, but on his wife? The media jumped all over the story.
Thinking of Switching Jobs?
There is a perception that many fundraisers are job-hoppers, never staying in one role or with one organization for long.
Relationship or the Ask?
I recently saw a post on LinkedIn mentioning that “it’s all about the relationship, not the ask.” If you want to be in the top 5% in your career, read on …
10 Habits of Successful People
Here are ten tips that I’ve developed by studying — and emulating — the habits of people who live the good life.
Future of Planned Giving
Wondering What’s Ahead? Stop speculating and find out what the movement to merge planned giving with major gifts and principal gifts really means. Download our special report [PDF; instant free download]. Our panel of six industry experts covers topics including, “What are the pros and cons of a merge?” “What are the implications for […]
Don’t Look at the Wall
Two great quotes from Mario Andretti: “If everything seems under control you are not going fast enough.” and “Don’t look at the wall.”
On Productivity, Planned Giving and Your Career
Do you set daily goals? Do you think multitasking is helpful? Do you know the difference between motion and action? These 8 hacks will get your productivity — and your career — energized.
How to Be Massively Productive
What is the single biggest excuse people use to not do things they say they want to do? Wait for it… (No pun intended.) “I don’t have time.” We’re about to blow that excuse away.
Do You Know This Magic Key Question?
My colleague was at her wits’ end with a donor we’ll call Philip. Everything about Philip screamed MAJOR DONOR OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL! He had all three As of a great donor prospect.