Board Members / Leadership Volunteers and Fundraising

Why just any kind of thank you call, done whenever, by whomever is not donor-centered and likely won’t work.

Recently, the Burk Donor Survey featured a report on why alumni do or do not give to their alma maters. I was intrigued to discover how big issues such as student debt or rating their education [...]

…the real value of fundraising events in a diversified approach to raising money

…why Boards are reluctant to contribute meaningfully to fundraising

…how fundraisers can help their Boards and CEOs understand the benefits of long-term fundraising

…more on the confusion among Board members, CEOs and Fundraisers about who is responsible for what when it comes to raising money

…confusion among Board members, CEOs and Fundraisers about responsibility for raising money

…how leadership volunteers’ unique influence with donors is undermined by their own lack of confidence in fundraising