Recap and Takeaways from the RAISE 2017 Advancement Conference
Who do you RAISE for? That’s the question that kicked off our second-annual RAISE conference in Boston. With over 250 attendees from institutions and organizations
There Is No Silver Bullet; Fundraising is Hard
For the past six-plus years, I had the privilege of representing one of the world’s finest institutions, Tufts University, as a frontline fundraiser. It was
Listen and Learn: How to Handle Donor Feedback on the Frontline
I have a good friend who works in the development office of one of the world’s leading universities. Several years ago, he was meeting with
Understanding and Overcoming Donor Silence
During my first month as a major gifts officer at Providence College, I was fortunate enough to secure a visit with a consistent donor who
The 3 Types of Visits Every Gift Officer Should Have
The one-on-one visit is the foundation on which all gift officers build sustainable relationships with donors. Visits can jumpstart a relationship between a donor and a
How Technology Is Reshaping Advancement Collaboration [The EverTrue Evangelist]
My development career began long before Al Gore invented the Internet, back when prospect research meant going to the library to look up newspaper articles
What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fundraising Career
Walk down Charles Street in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill and you’ll find one of my all-time favorite hang-outs: The Sevens, a local pub blessed with
Talk the Talk: A Field Guide to Speaking Advancement Services
In the deep recesses of your fundraising operation, you’ll find advancement services. I’ve said before that fundraisers who are willing to venture into the world
Prospecting and Yoga Have More in Common Than You’d Think
Prospecting is like yoga—what works for some doesn’t always work for others. What’s important, though, is that you experiment with new tactics. This summer, as
Prospecting and Yoga Have More in Common Than You'd Think
Prospecting is like yoga—what works for some doesn’t always work for others. What’s important, though, is that you experiment with new tactics. This summer, as
