February 2023

GRIT (Getting Results in Transition) Program with Suzi Epstein and Kim DiPalo

Calling all New York based nonprofits! In this episode, we speak with Suzi Epstein, Senior Program Officer at the Robin Hood Foundation, and Kim DiPalo, Director of Development and Communications at Drive Change, about the GRIT program. Applications due March 15! Listen and learn about: What is the GRIT program? How does the GRIT program […]

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The Boss

I am not a Bruce Springsteen fan, but I just finished reading his autobiography and loved it. Whether or not you are a fan of The Boss, I think we can all agree that he is an American icon, storyteller and poet. (Side note: if you need a quick 530 page read, I recommend it).

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4000 weeks

I’ve been thinking about time a lot. Did you know that the average human lifespan is only about 4000 weeks? Holy shit.   That really forces clarity. Obviously, I am aware that I will leave this planet one day as all of us will.  But, I also see it as some sort of hazy moment in

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Why Major Donor Processes Suck and What to Do Instead with Greg Warner

Join me and one of my favorite repeat guests Greg Warner, CEO of Marketsmart. In this episode, we unpack so much of what is wrong with so-called “best practices” in fundraising and why administrators make fundraisers’ lives so difficult. We talk about ways to talk with donors when they are ready and have indicated their

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High stakes

As fundraisers, we often feel under the gun and under a deadline to Make. Something. Happen. NOW! I thought our jobs were high stakes until I met Troy Smith. Troy Smith and Chris Voss used to be FBI hostage negotiators.  So, if you think talking to a donor is stressful, be glad it’s not an

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November 14th at 2pm EST

Major Gifts Strategies That Don’t Suck Webinar

This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.

 

I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.