Voter Restrictions: A Shameful Act!
It's terrible how some are attempting to restrict voting rights in some districts. This is a clear and direct attack on the democratic values of this nation. So, like me,…
How Churches and Schools can Establish Deep Donor Connections in 4 Easy Steps!
The need for strong donor connection is evident—it creates sustainability, increases size of gifts, creates donor loyalty, and establishes long-term credibility. Without deep donor connections, most nonprofits fail over time…
FUNDRAISING 101: FOUR THINGS TO KNOW! Presentation 4-21-21, 12pm, Zoom
’m honored to be invited to present at the City Club LA on “Fundraising 101: Four Things to Know!” on Wednesday, 4/21/21 at 12pm PST. Small nonprofits and those new…
Fundraising 101: Four Things to Know!
I am honor at have been asked to present at the City Club of Los Angeles on Fundraising. I put together a short slideshow so participants will walk away with…
$1M Donation Just By Saying Hello!
Called one of my clients' donors just to say hello. He asked how are things and what are we working on. I gave him an update of the school and…
Keep an Eye on Your Voting Rights
We believe states should be looking to expand voting rights rather than attempting to limit them... Link to Voting Rights Article
Monthly Mailer–Secret Weapon
Often, donors only receive communications requesting their support. Never an acknowledgement of support unless immediately after a donation. Intelligently, one of my mentors, John Baker, realized this and taught me…
Virtual Gala–Lessons Learned!
I managed my first virtual gala. It was quite a bit of upfront work. We raised just over $515K, but only $30K the night of the event. We didn’t have…
Establishing A Memorial Scholarship Fund
At Verbum Dei, one of their long-time donors passed away last year. So, I suggested we put together a memorial video on what he meant to the organization, with the…
How to Find New Donors in 12 Minutes!!!
https://youtu.be/fEheBFAVtJU