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Too Busy To Fundraise
Too Busy To Fundraise, a blog from Janet Levine Consulting, offers insights and information on fundraising, marketing and communications for every one who needs to raise funds for a nonprofit organization.
For over thirty years, Janet Levine has served the nonprofit sector, helping organizations to increase their fundraising capacity and create stronger boards. Starting in 1988 as Director of Corporate Relations for USC’s Engineering School, Janet worked as a front line fundraiser, ultimately becoming VP of Advancement at a public university. In 2007, Janet opened her consulting business. Her many clients have ranged from large to small, representing all areas of the sector. Janet Levine Consulting prides itself on taking nonprofits “from mired to inspired,” better able to fulfill their missions.
In addition to her consulting and coaching practice, Janet is a much sought after presenter at conferences, a regular trainer for such organizations as the Center for Nonprofit Management, Academy Go, and the The Nonprofit Partnership. She teaches three online classes for Ed2Go and has been on the faculty at UCLA’s fundraising certificate program.
Category Archives: planning
Visualizing Your (Fundraising) Future
Eleven years ago, when a new president was appointed at the university where I served as Vice President of University Advancement, I knew my days were numbered. I also knew that I should get the word out to my networks … Continue reading
It’s In the Stars
One of my guilty pleasures is reading the newspaper horoscope column, checking out what is in store for me, my husband and my (adult) children. Today, my daughter’s said, ‘without a destination, you’ll do a lot of moving but feel … Continue reading
Good Days/Bad Days
Most mornings I go to the gym. I work out with weights, do cardio. Some days I get lost inmy workout—it’s wonderful. Somedays it is just hard. Some days I don’t really want to be there. But I am because … Continue reading
Cooking and Fundraising
If you, like me, watch the PBS show Endeavor, you know that the days of the week can be defined by the sandwiches Mrs. Thursday makes for her husband’s lunch. My mother was that kind of cook: we had the … Continue reading
Getting Ready to Plan–Planning to Fundraise
I’m getting ready to leave for 2 weeks in Rome. I know, it really is a tough life. But I hate to travel. Not going to new places. That I rather enjoy. Not seeing new things. That is exhilarating and … Continue reading
