Saying The Same Thing Over And Over

Saying The Same Thing Over And Over

I worked with a national nonprofit for seven years. Part of the work I did for them included… Managed their direct mail campaigns, including writing the letters and emails Composed speeches for the CEO Crafted presentations for the CEO Wrote and submitted grant...
Donors Are Humans Too

Donors Are Humans Too

I am a third generation nonprofit executive and fundraiser. Proud of that fact! My dad always taught me: Don’t look in other people’s pockets. Just because you think they have X doesn’t make it so. You have no idea what goes on behind closed doors and what they...
A Personalized Experience

A Personalized Experience

On their birthdays, I call each of my kids on their birth minute. I don’t want to just say happy birthday. I want them to know I remember the exact second they came into this world and the joy it brought me… and the joy they have brought me every day since. I bring...
Wow Donors With Something Different

Wow Donors With Something Different

The typical nonprofit Annual Report includes a letter from the Board Chair, a letter from the CEO, a page with a summary of the organization’s financials, a shoutout to foundation and corporate partners and then ten pages- font size six- listing every donor to the...