Titans of Industry, Toddlers in Fundraising Your board members are brilliant. That doesn’t mean they’re comfortable asking for money. I’ve spent 25 years in the philanthropic sector, and I’ve got the success and horror stories to prove it. This month’s blog was inspired by a recent client conversation where I […]

June 30th Is My Birthday. This Was Meant to Be. My birthday is June 30th. The last day of the fiscal year for most of our nonprofit clients. When I share that with the leaders we support and advise, they immediately think it’s a joke and then usually respond with […]

Everyone’s Talking About Donor Advised Funds. Here’s What You Actually Need to Know. If you’ve spent any time in philanthropic circles lately, you’ve heard about Donor Advised Funds.  ‘DAFs if you want to sound like you’re in the know. They’re showing up in conference keynotes, sector newsletters, and probably your […]