Being Small is NOT an Excuse

Being Small is NOT an Excuse

Even though Fundraising21 was over two months ago, there was something that I heard from speaker Alan Mason that I can’t seem to get out of my head:  Being small is NOT an excuse! Years ago, I was stuck in the “only way I know I’ve arrived in Christian radio is to...
The Magic of Mid-Level Engagement

The Magic of Mid-Level Engagement

I enjoyed listening to Mike Meyers at Fundraising 21. Mike engaged the attendees in two sessions. I loved his “Maximized Mid-Level Giving, 9 Keys to Growing Your Mid-level Donor Program” session. Mike taught us why organizations should focus on mid-level donors, the...
Can You Feel It?

Can You Feel It?

As I look back on all the smart people we heard from during Fundraising21, I’ve been trying to single out one bit of information that stood out to me. That’s been a hard task. But as I was looking back at the presentations, something Alan Mason said resonated with me....
Fundraising is Personal

Fundraising is Personal

“In a way, the world is a great liar. It shows you it worships and admires money, but at the end of the day it doesn’t. It says it adores fame and celebrity, but it doesn’t, not really. The world admires, and wants to hold on to, and not lose, goodness. It...