Disney Institute defines a “successful failure” as a great idea that just didn’t work. A “successful failure” can still be a learning opportunity! I just had a “successful failure” myself . . . in the planning of a fund raising …
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A Successful Failure
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Mike Parks, President of The Dayton Foundation, is a friend and contributing blog post writer. Through his leadership and the participation of others, more than $1 million has been committed to ease the transition of the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera …
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Where Major Donors Live — A Funding Issue or Excuse?
The Chronicle of Philanthopy recently published a list of our nation’s “Top 50 Donors” — showing where they live and estimating what they gave. California, with 14 wealthy and generous donors, has the heaviest concentration. No other state was even …
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It’s About Impacting People
Eileen came by my office last week. “Bob is not doing well,” she said. “Not at all.” Her hands were trembling as she stood in my doorway. I could see the care and anxiety etched on her face. “I am …
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The Campaign Focus Group
recently had the privilege of presenting a case study of a capital campaign to a class of doctoral students. They saw the campaign brochure and introductory video. During a 90 minute discussion they probed, offered suggestions and criticisms, and provided …
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