Can we talk about the human side of being a fundraiser? There are people walking into offices every day carrying heartbreak no one knows about. They answer emails.They join meetings.They present ideas.They speak to donors.They smile professionally across conference tables.They…
Planned giving is being positioned as something important, but not always immediate “Planned Giving is long-term.” We say it often.In meetings.In strategy conversations.In that steady, reassuring tone that suggests it matters… just not right now. And over time, that language…
Fundraisers need environments where they can do their best work, and where they feel supported, trusted and set up to succeed Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have exceptional managers; leaders who supported, challenged, and shaped the professional I…
When revenue teams are structured to compete, instead of align We say we’re one team.We say we’re donor-centered.We say collaboration is a core value. We even have slides with overlapping circles to prove it. But, if we’re honest, many revenue…
A fundraiser’s reflection on equity in philanthropy. I love this work. I love sitting with people as they reflect on their lives, the families they’ve raised, the communities they’ve shaped, the gratitude they carry. I love helping donors translate meaning…
From traditions to taboos, culture shapes how people give. The future of philanthropy depends on how well we listen.