Too many organizations and too many development professionals that want to get everything just right before they do any asking.

Always walk into an ask assuming you’re going to get a yes. Assume your prospect is going to be as excited about this mission as you are.

Some fundraisers have a hard time bringing up planned giving to their donors. It helps to have an angle.

I often hear a common confession from development professionals: “I know we should be doing planned giving, but I don’t know how to bring it

It’s over, and all you want to do is sleep for a week. Alas, the event isn’t over for you for a couple more weeks. Below is a timeline of al

The big day has arrived, and you are strapped into this rollercoaster and along for the ride until it’s over. In all the last minute detail

Sure, the logistics part of planning an event starts months in advance of the big night. But the donor cultivation aspect of the event actua

Fundraisers and boards often lament the fact that fundraising events are so expensive to produce. Often, an event planner will work on gala planning for six,...

In February 2019, I left my dream job at an amazing organization. My wife and I had both been promoted about a year prior, and were working in very demanding...

Throughout my career, I've seen development staffers struggle with their marketing and communications colleagues. I’ve also seen volunteers being “protected”...