Perhaps this will be the year when our world will begin to heal . . .
Creating an Effective Donor Impact Report
One of the main reasons donors (both new and existing) fail to give again is because they don’t know what you did with their first gift.
5 Improvements to Your 2021 Fundraising Strategy
A new year presents the opportunity to put fresh eyes on how well you’re engaging your donors and connecting them to the impact their gifts are making.
Measuring COVID-19 Impacts
COVID-19 has affected all of us profoundly. It changed the way we serve the public, interact with coworkers, and even the way we fundraise.
Planning for Unpredictable Times: Key Updates to Make to Your 2021 Fundraising Plan
The only thing certain about 2021 is uncertainty. You can’t anticipate your donors’ personal circumstances or their confidence to keep giving as usual.
A Family Christmas
Of course, I’ve enjoyed being with my family more this year—at times, all day, every day, for weeks at a stretch! But I miss the ongoing personal interaction with what I consider my “extended family” of friends, colleagues, clients, and others who normally fill up our days—
The Power of Christmas
My wife, Kathryn, and I have been watching every Christmas movie we can find during these evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas. So many great movies were made just following World War II.
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
I spent much of my early years living on farms and ranches in Central Washington State. So “social distancing” was a way of life except when the school bus picked me up at the end of very long gravel roads, where the mailbox stood.
Unlocking Fundraising Success in 2021: 5 Keys in Your Data
Data is one of the most powerful tools to unlocking fundraising success for every organization.
Inside this Issue: There’s Still Time to Make an Impact in 2020!
You and I have something in common with every other human being on earth…no matter where we look, people are adjusting their lives to withstand the pandemic of COVID-19.
