All was going well until my new boss, Derric Bakker, asked me how I defined vibrancy. Stated plainly, I fell flat on my face. I stuttered and stammered ...
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What’s so Christian about the way we do our fundraising? Is Christian fundraising nothing more than secular fundraising, with some Bible verses strewn ...
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Strategic planning has a reputation for being an exercise in futility. Too often the process is long and drawn out or the steps are ambiguous and ...
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Now, I know that this article is not talking about your board. But so you can help your “friend” with his or her board, this article is for you. I happen ...
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Sadly, most people hate fundraising. Let’s face it, asking for money can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and out of comfort zone of many. That’s why I’m ...
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I once met with an executive director who had 99 problems and her case for support wasn’t one of them. Well, at least she didn’t think so. During our free ...
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I was recently contracted to help an agency boost its fundraising performance. They just were not getting the response they thought they should. The ...
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Once you reach your campaign goal, it’s tempting to close-up shop and return to normal life. However, there’s a reason the last phase of a campaign is ...
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