I read a blog post from Seth Godin the other day that started me thinking.  This is as true to major gifts officers as it is the folks Godin identifies.  See if you agree . . . For the marketer, …

Over the years, I’ve advised clients to use resources for public relations efforts.  Now, we’re not talking “sky’s the limit” but we are talking about a feasible monthly investment that allows for a consistent public relations endeavor that will gain …

Few major gift donors retire!  Many have reached and surpassed the traditional “retirement” age, but they haven’t retired . . . they continue to contribute to a life of purpose.  They never were, nor are they now, “couch potatoes”.  The major …

recent article in USA Today (4/30/12) said: nearly half of all Americans do not have a will. almost three quarters of adults under age 34 do not have a will. forty-one percent of aging Baby Boomers do not have a …

Our client received an anonymous gift today of nearly $600,000!  Thrilled . . . yes!  Lucky . . . no!  This spectacular gift causes me to reflect on the overall efforts to generate project support and what was accomplished that …