“Why does a capital campaign need a consultant?” That is one of the most frequent questions students ask when I teach my course on capital campaigns at ...
Read More →
“Five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty…ninety-five, one hundred. Ready or not here I come!” This is the start of the classic game of ...
Read More →
There are various items that can hinder success in fundraising. But, in over 35 years as a consultant, I’ve identified 12 I call the “dirty dozen”.
Read More →
Legally, any organization that is registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity with the IRS can qualify to receive grant funding. However, to be one of the ...
Read More →
Few non-profit leaders would deny that the year-end fundraising season is a critically important time of year. More than 50% of nonprofits report they ...
Read More →
According to Giving USA, “Giving by foundations had a record-breaking year, reaching its highest-ever dollar amount even when adjusted for inflation, and ...
Read More →
Though the 4th quarter is still a couple of months away, it’s time to prepare now. I’ve shared before that a successful Q4 starts in the summer. I want ...
Read More →
Do you love your work? The Bible tells us: “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Many Christians think that glorifying God ...
Read More →
There is no question the mission of The Salvation Army, “to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination,” ...
Read More →
I met a couple whose children attended a Christian school that was in the middle of a multi-million dollar capital campaign to raise funds for a new ...
Read More →
