Life can be unpredictable. And no doubt, we are living in challenging times. But you’re a bad-ass woman. So, in these stressful moments, you can choose to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't. How to Empower Yourself in Challenging Times By shifting your energy toward the things in your control, you can navigate … Continue Reading

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In 2025, Major Gift Fundraising is More Important than Ever
A recent New York Times article was titled, “White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants,” and it took my breath away. If this “pause” holds for several days, the implications for the nonprofit sector are vast, to say the least. Diversify Your Funding and Seek Major Gifts I don’t believe private citizens can ever … Continue Reading

You Have Everything You Need to Raise Major Gifts — Tap It!
Almost 10 years ago, I challenged development directors to get “rich and famous” in a blog post that has over 350 comments on it. (For comparison, my average post gets maybe two comments.) Rich in terms of donations to their organizations. Famous, as in a “rock star” among their board members and colleagues. In other words, the best, most … Continue Reading