Blog

CHANGING CULTURE

Posted by Peggy Vinson

Changing a board’s philanthropic culture is a big challenge. Convincing board members to become true ambassadors, as well as campaigners, for your organization doesn’t happen overnight, but is one of the best legacies you can leave. Cultural change takes time and consistent effort. Too often, we think of this as a one meeting announcement to our board and boom! We’re done.

Read More

Topics: Volunteer Development, Board Development, Culture Of Philanthrophy, Annual

INDIVIDUALS VS TEAMS

Posted by Danny Maier

Bo Schembechler Source

Read More

Topics: Major Gifts, Annual, Capital, Donor Prospect, Giving Usa

DROP THE MASK

Posted by Jon Simons

This October, the Donor By Design team is tackling spooky situations in development. Join us this month for hair-raising stories and cautionary tales of frightful fundraising!

Read More

Topics: Donor Engagement, Relationship Building

OWNERSHIP

Posted by Thom Peters

Few things compare to coming home to a dog so full of love that it makes you feel like the most important person in the world.

Read More

Topics: Volunteer Development

HOW TO FACE DOWN A MONSTER

This October, the Donor By Design team is tackling spooky situations in development. Join us this month for hair-raising stories and cautionary tales of frightful fundraising! 

Read More

Topics: Fundraising, Annual Campaign, Capital Fundraising, Church Fundraising, Fund Development, Fundraising Campaign

A CHILLING TALE

Posted by Bruce Berglund

This October, the Donor By Design team is tackling spooky situations in development. Join us this month for hair-raising stories and cautionary tales of frightful fundraising!

Read More

Topics: Fundraising, Art Of The Ask, Fund Development

DON’T SCARE THEM

Posted by Sara Luke

This October, the Donor By Design team is tackling spooky situations in development. Join us this month for hair-raising stories and cautionary tales of frightful fundraising!

Read More

ENTERING THE UNKNOWN

Posted by Lora Dow

This October, the Donor By Design team is tackling spooky situations in development. Join us this month for hair-raising stories and cautionary tales of frightful fundraising!

Read More

Topics: Volunteer Leadership, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management

HARVEST TIME

Posted by Michele Goodrich

It’s harvest time in many parts of the country. Farmers and backyard gardeners are reaping the fruits of their labor.

Read More

Topics: End Of Year, Year-End Giving

WHERE THERE’S A WILL…

Posted by Mike Bussey

It’s now been five months since Prince passed away at his home in the Twin Cities. The local, national and international response to his passing has transitioned from expressions of loss and grief to controversies and court ruling about the disposition of his estate.

Read More

Topics: Estate Planning

Our Latest Posts

Subscribe