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Getting Where You Want to Go
One thing I’ve learned after more than 30 years working in and around development is that while it may not be rocket science, it isn’t a no-brainer activity. Just do it may work well for exercise (though, as a long-time … Continue reading
Attitude Adjustment
“Oh no,” said the ED. “We can’t ask the committee members to donate—they are already giving of their time.” I hear that kind of comment a lot and, frankly, it concerns me. Who would be more willing to support your … Continue reading
Commitment
A long time ago, when I was the Dean for External Affairs at Pasadena City College my president used to comment how we should contact the president of USC and ask him how “he” raised the many millions of dollars … Continue reading
Stomp Out Should
Fundraisers, despite our commitment to mission and doing good, tend to be a pretty crass bunch. Our eyes are fills with dollar signs, and we tend to look at people as a means to an end rather than the end … Continue reading
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Movers and Shakers
Eons ago, a friend was the Development Director at a large performing arts organization. Most their major gift fundraising happened around very social events: dinners before performances, drinks at intermission, private parties at the donors’ homes where the talent performed. … Continue reading
