New here? Welcome & subscribe now! Ask just about any nonprofit leader what they need most and they’ll answer as you would expect. They need cash. Then ask a nonprofit leader of an older organization, what it’s like to receive notice of an unexpected several-figure transformational gift through a will or estate. It’s like winning… [Read more…]
June 9, 2011
Last week my parents had their 37th wedding anniversary. Their commitment to each other and their relationship continues to amaze me. Can we only hope to build strength and loyalty like this with supporters? No. In this series, we have had our first meeting, made the match, courted our donors and defined the relationship. Now’s… [Read more…]
June 2, 2011
Defining the relationship might be even scarier than the first date. Some are happy to let the relationship flow naturally, others can’t just ‘be’ in it, but have to discuss it all the time. You know which side you’re on. When it comes to the relationship between the donor and the organization, it’s imperative, for… [Read more…]
May 31, 2011
Remember dating? The butterflies, the excitement and nervousness? If you’re like me, it was a lot less movie-esque than I thought it’d be. I was more concerned about an out-of-place nose hair and the funky smell in my car than having the perfect suave look and fresh flowers. You’re nervous because you care, because it’s… [Read more…]
May 16, 2011
We’ve all seen it. That cute older couple holding hands in the airport. It symbolizes a life-long match. Something many dream about and strive for. Together through thick & thin. You know the commitment each person has is absolutely amazing. Why can’t we do the same philanthropically? We can. Here’s how. Ahh, match-making. Parents do… [Read more…]
June 13, 2011
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